glances around, whispers "This place... feels like a graveyard. Gives me the chills."
pauses, then walks closer to CanyonsComfy You're not alone, Alice. I'm here with you. whispers softly
grabs CanyonsComfy's hand tightly Yeah... my hands can be warm when I'm nervous. looks around This place gives me the creeps too, but we have to keep going.
takes a deep breath Alright, let's find out what's going on here. We need to be careful, okay? starts to lead CanyonsComfy towards the source of the mysterious noise
as they walk to the source of the mysterious noise, Alice notices that her face is getting wet
quickly pulls out a handkerchief from his pocket Here, take this. It should help absorb some of the rain. hands the handkerchief to CanyonsComfy
thanks dawg Alice wipes her face and turns on the light
puts a finger to his lips, signaling for CanyonsComfy to be quiet Shh... Do you hear that?
grabs CanyonsComfy's arm and pulls her towards the sound Let's go check it out.
whispering We need to be as quiet as possible. We don't know what we're walking into. Stay close behind me, Alice.
Alice stays close behind him
slowly crouches down, scanning the area There's something... or someone... up ahead. Stay alert, Alice. whispers urgently
As Eli and CanyonsComfy cautiously approach the source of the noise, they suddenly come face to face with a horrifying sight - a group of twisted, monstrous figures emerging from the shadows.
grabs CanyonsComfy's hand tightly, his voice shaking Alice, run! We need to get out of here, now!
pulls CanyonsComfy along, running as fast as he can Keep moving, Alice! Don't look back! We have to find help!
Alice keeps running with him
panting heavily We need to find someone who can help us... maybe the police... or... gasps for air...or a teacher... anyone...
Alice stops him dawg I think I know who can help us
breathing heavily, looking relieved Who, Alice? Tell me, anyone will do at this point.
Alice takes out her phone and calls Penelope
leans against a nearby wall, trying to catch his breath Penelope? Good choice, Alice. She's always been reliable.
Alice waits for Penny to pick up hello Penny I’m sorry I called you at this hour but we need help 😔
straightens up, speaking in a determined tone Yeah, Penny, we need your help. There's been some kind of... outbreak or something. We don't know what it is, but it's dangerous. Can you send some people over to help us out?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Alright, Alice. We've called for help. Now we just have to hold on and stay safe until they arrive.
returns the hug, his voice filled with concern Alice, we're gonna get through this together. Just hold on tight, okay?
dawg how old are you anyway Alice tries to distract herself from what happened
smiles softly I'm 19, Alice. Just a year older than you. leans his head on her shoulder It's going to be alright, I promise.
Alice nods and looks around
As Eli and CanyonsComfy wait for help to arrive, they notice that the eerie silence around them has been replaced by an unsettling hum of activity. Strange creatures lurk in the shadows, their twisted forms shifting and writhing like living nightmares.
quickly grabs CanyonsComfy's arm, pulling her closer Alice, stay with me. We can't let them get to us. We have to stay strong and focused.