THE MIDNIGHT ENCOUNTER

d themselves trapped in Charles's clutches, his sinis

r closing in from all sides, they knew they

rip, Sarah's mind raced, searching for

in around them, leaving them to wonder if they would e

s knew that their fight for survival was far from over, and th

outside the building, unaware of

l, Emma paced the sidewalk, her worr

hat gnawed at her, she debated whether

rew into a knot of dread in the pit of her stomach, leavi

to take a dangerous turn, one that would test her

mes deeper into the bowels of the building

mind racing with thoughts of escape as

cament bore down on them, their hopes of freedom dw

of determination ignited within them, fueling the

and James knew that their fight for survival was far from over,

s were left alone with their thoughts, the s

ames whispered, his voice determined d

anning the room for any p

red no solace, leaving them to wonder if they

had to act fast if they were to outmaneuver their cunni

lan, a sudden noise outside the doo

orridor, drawing closer w

nticipation, a glimmer of

tion, or was it another

pportunity presented itself, knowing that their next move

ng a figure silhouetted agains

yes wide with concern as she took

u," she said, her voice filled with

ef, amazed to see their friend standing bef

ed to life, and they knew that together, they stood a cha

crash from outside the room shattered the moment, si

raced themselves for the battle ahead, knowing