Shadow Under the Door

The dreadful sounds echoing in the hallway continued, but Duncan's erratic heartbeat threatened to drown out the noise. He turned his head to look beside him, desperate for any shred of reassurance, only to find empty air. Panic spiked in his chest. Just as he opened his mouth to call out, he spotted Gideon standing by the glass.

Duncan pushed himself away from the wall, keeping his voice to a st