I run as far as my

feet can take me,

trying to find an

valid exit.

I run towards a

tall window,

there's something

about it that gives

off the feeling of

hope.

There's a beautiful

painted picture on

the glass,

displaying a holy

red rose.

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With closer steps,

the hall that I

thought was a

dead-end

turns into the

complete opposite.

There's more to

explore?

Many rooms and also

another set of stairs

leading to

SOMEWHERE.

Before I can even

take a proper look

around,

someone grabs and

pulls me away from

the window.

They hold my waist

firmly as they cover

my mouth with their

hand.

We are hiding on

the right end of the

hall.

A door creaks open,

heavy footsteps can

be heard from behind US.

RONIN is

searching

for me.