The tension in the air was palpable. Every shadow, every rustle, every creak of the old mansion seemed to hold a silent threat. Miller's men, like shadows themselves, stalked the fringes of their world, their presence a constant reminder of the danger that lurked just beyond the walls.
Erick and Ava moved cautiously, every step calculated, every conversation guarded. Yet, as they navigated the treacherous terrain of their newfound reality, an unexpected bond began to form. It was a slow burn, a gentle warmth amidst the chilling darkness.
Late nights, huddled over encrypted messages, they shared...