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

axe spoke up

sure you don’t

started edging towards the stairwell

the gloom, advancing toward

Hannah felt a surge of confidence with Bryson by her side, certain they could overcome

had no intention

advancing figure, ready to engage in battle

corridor, the man abruptly stopped and didn’t proceed

remained shrouded in darkness, eerily silent, as if

turned and retraced his

he halted in front of

had been correct; the man had

axe to strike the door, Hannah readied herself to

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