Everyone was laughing again. For the first time in hours, it didn’t feel like they were trapped underground. Their voices bounced softly off the concrete walls, a strange comfort in the cold basement air.6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx3fGxcxHTO
Theo cracked a grin and said, “Well, if we don’t make it out, at least we’ve got free rent down here.”
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“It kinda is,” Blake chuckled, elbowing Theo. “Imagine the ad—‘cozy underground suite with free ghosts.’” Lily giggled. Even Raven smiled a little, shaking her head.
The group started rummaging around for something heavy enough to break the wall. Blake and Damian found a rusted metallic bar lying near an old pipe. “This should do,” Damian said, testing its weight. “Feels strong enough.”
“Perfect,” said Raven, brushing the dust off her hands. “Let’s start with the top part of the wall—looks thinner there."
As they talked, Blake leaned casually against the wall, still grinning at Theo’s dumb joke. His palm slid across the rough surface—and then he froze.6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUTIF3QYw1j
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He frowned, pulling his hand back slowly. “Uh… guys?” he muttered. He lifted his fingers closer to Theo’s phone light. The beam trembled as it caught the dark smear across his hand.
Blood. A thick, fresh streak running down the wall.
The basement went quiet. The giggles and chatter instantly faded, and the tense atmosphere crept back. It was a stain of blood — dark and thick. They looked up, but it didn’t seem to be leaking from above; it was just a huge, dried smear.
Damian dropped the metallic object, the loud clatter breaking the silence. Everyone jumped.
“GAHH!” Lily breathed loudly, startled by the sound. Everyone turned to look at him.
“Sorry,” Damian muttered, his voice uneasy. “But there’s blood on this rod too.”
Sienna grunted. “No... why is this not getting any better?” Blake felt his legs go numb, and Lily’s stomach twisted at the sight of blood.
“Guys, now’s not the time to be weak,” Theo said firmly. “Whoever’s targeting us shouldn’t see us like this.” Theo and Raven helped Lily to stand, while Damian grabbed Blake’s arm, steadying him.
“They must’ve used this rod... to kill someone,” Raven muttered under her breath.
“What did you just say?” snapped Damian.
Raven’s heart skipped, realizing how that sounded. “It’s just an assumption,” she replied quickly. Sienna scoffed, crossing her arms. “Yeah... now what?”
“Let’s not get distracted by the blood. We still have a way out,” Lily said, trying to calm herself. "Right,” Blake agreed quickly.
They still used that dirty rod to break the wall. But something felt… off. Every time they pushed the rod against the wall, they heard faint footsteps. Yet when they stopped, the sound vanished.
Damian’s jaw tightened. He was clearly more tense now. “Again. On count three — give it your all,” he ordered.
Theo and Blake exchanged looks. “What do you mean, bruh? We were giving our all,” Theo said, out of breath. Raven smirked, turning away so they wouldn’t see her smiling.
Finally, with one last push, the wall cracked open. They stumbled out through the gap — their shoes crunching against the dirt — and felt the cold, peaceful breeze brush against their faces.
The cold breeze brushed against their faces — soft, peaceful, almost unreal. For the first time, they could breathe freely. Laughter bubbled up between them, shaky but genuine, as if the nightmare had finally ended.6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbQm5m7Zi1E
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A sudden roar tore through the silence — the sharp, grinding buzz of a chainsaw. Everyone froze, hearts pounding. The footsteps they’d heard before grew louder, closer. Without a second thought, “Run.” Raven’s voice was sharp, trembling but sure. They bolted, running deep into the forest, branches snapping underfoot as the noise chased after them.
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