Heart racing, she fled down the hall, feeling like she was in a scene from a horror movie. “This is ridiculous,” she muttered to herself, shaking her head in disbelief. She couldn’t just run away; she had to figure out what was going on.
With every ounce of courage she could muster, Emily turned around and ventured back toward the loft, determined to confront whatever awaited her. As she climbed the creaky stairs, the air felt charged, heavy with anticipation.