Uninvited Company

Victor was three steps away from the door, he had just unlocked the secret door when the sound hit him.

A siren.

It was faint at first, at a great distance; then it became louder and closer.

His body immediately went rigid.

For half a second, his mind refused to accept it. Then reality snapped into place, and panic surged through him like ice water had been poured down his spine.

The Police.

“Fuck