It might not have been just his imagination; the corner lacked windows and was swathed in shadows, making it impossible to visually confirm anyone’s presence.

Suddenly, he called out, “Excuse me, it’s very late.

Why not go back to sleep? What seems to be the problem?”

His voice, calm yet eerie, cut through the darkness.

Did they get caught?

Hannah felt a surge of shock, yet something didn’t sit right.

Hidden in darkness, they weren’t supposed to be found.

Had he truly seen them, surely he would have acted rather than stood there, baiting them.

Hannah gripped Bryson’s arm and carefully etched two words into his palm.

“Don’t move.

upon reading the

an axe spoke up again, his voice carrying

you sure you don’t need

started edging towards

in the gloom, advancing toward

surge of confidence with Bryson by her

had no

the advancing figure, ready to engage in battle at any

down the corridor, the man

second floor remained shrouded in darkness,

he turned and retraced his

he halted in front

instincts had been correct; the man had indeed chosen

axe to strike the door, Hannah readied herself to

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