Chapter 9
The Root Cellar
The group remains hidden in the cellar as gunfire erupts above. After a tense wait, they discover a tunnel under the cabin and emerge to find state police have secured the area. As they are escorted to safety, Marcus spots a mysterious figure watching from the trees, hinting that the threat is not yet over.
The gunfire above them was a steady drumbeat now, punctuated by shouts and the crack of splintering wood. In the root cellar, the darkness was absolute. Marcus could hear Maya’s breath beside him, quick and shallow. Derrick let out a low groan, shifting against the dirt wall.
“Well,” Derrick whispered, his voice raspy, “this is cozy.”
Maya snorted. “You’re bleeding on my shoe.”
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