Part-01- Proceeding cautiously
The abandoned buildings reeked of dust and rust. Shadows clung to the corners, and the broken windows allowed slivers of moonlight to pierce the darkness like sharp knives. 🌝
Feriha led the way, Eric close beside her, fingers brushing hers from time to time. Ravihan followed silently, his jaw tight, eyes scanning every shadow.
"This place gives me the creeps," Feriha whispered.
Eric squeezed her hand reassuringly. "Stay focused. We can do this." 🤜
Ravihan muttered under his breath, "It's not the place, it's what's waiting.."
Part-02-Selene's Game Begins
Suddenly, a loud metallic clang echoed from the far end of the building.
The girl with the blue ribbon stepped forward, but immediately, the floor beneath her shifted. A trapdoor opened!
Feriha gasped. "No!" 🙅
Eric lunged forward, grabbing the girl just in time. They stumbled backward, heart pounding.
Selene's laughter rang out, chilling and clear.
"Pathetic! You actually think you can save her without consequences?"
"Is it an optical illusion? Where is she?" Eric thought to himself. 👀
The walls vibrated slightly. More trapdoors creaked open across the floor, each one a deadly pitfall.
Ravihan's eyes darkened. "She's trying to separate us!" he shouted. "Stay together, now!" 🤝
Part-03-Teamwork Under Pressure
Feriha took a deep breath. "Eric, Ravihan ; the traps are pressure-sensitive. We move together, slow and careful."
Eric nodded. "I'll lead. Ravihan, you take the rear. Feriha, stay in the middle."
The three of them moved cautiously. Every step could be their last. Every sound made the air feel heavier.
Feriha whispered, "It's okay. I won't let anything happen to you." Feriha walked, remembering her. 🧠
Eric glanced at her, a faint smile tugging at his lips despite the danger. Ravihan's jaw clenched as he noticed their closeness. The envy was sharp, but he swallowed it ; survival came first. ⚔
Part-04-The Narrow Escape
They reached a section where the floor had collapsed entirely. Only a narrow beam connected the two sides.
"Together," Eric said, extending his hand. "We move together." 🙌
One by one, they crossed the beam, hearts hammering, breaths shallow. Ravihan's eyes never left Selene's hidden vantage point, calculating, ready.
Finally, they reached solid ground. Feriha exhaled in relief.
Selene's voice echoed faintly, filled with amusement and menace:
"Oh, how predictable… so human, so emotional. But this is only round one. The real game begins tomorrow." 😅
Feriha realized something: surviving Selene wasn't just about cleverness or speed. It was about trust, teamwork, and controlling the tangled emotions that threatened to distract them.
And she knew, deep down, that every moment with Eric; every touch, every glance ;gave her strength she hadn't known she had. 💪🏻