chapter 2.

That same day, she went inside the apartment. It was covered in

dust, as far as the eye could see. The furniture looked as though it

hadn’t been touched since the mid-80s. Despite everything,

something caught her eyes in the corner of the room. There was a

door, glazed over and secured with a password lock. Adeline found

it strange – why would there be a locked door with a password in

such an old, abandoned building? She couldn’t do anything about

it, though – she didn’t know the password. The sun was setting so, she

decided to wait outside the apartment for few days, hoping to

catch someone going in or out, or perhaps find some clues that

would explain the mystery behind that locked door.

Three days later, Adeline saw the bakery owner heading towards the

mysterious apartment. She followed cautiously, staying hidden in the

shadows. As he approached the door, she noticed him glancing

around before punching in a code on the keypad. Adeline held her

breath, her curiosity growing, and managed to catch a glimpse of

the password before the door opened and the man slipped inside.

For a moment, she debated following him, but the darkening street

reminded her of the time. Her family was probably started to worry.

Reluctantly, she decided to leave the mystery for another day and

went back home. The next morning, Adeline woke to the sound of birds chirping and a

crisp wind tousling her messy hair. The air felt fresh and full of

excitement, hinting at the adventure ahead. After freshening up and

eating a quick breakfast, she packed her bag carefully: a small

bottle of pepper spray, a sleek pocket knife, and a flashlight. She

needed to be prepared for whatever lay ahead. She reached her

destination, The apartment, it stood in front of her, its dark shape casting long shadows against the dangerous mountain behind it. It

looked scarier than ever. With a deep breath she approached the

keypad and entered the password she’d memorised. The door

unlocked with a faint beep, and her heart pounded as she pushed it

open. To her surprise, the door opened to reveal a long, dark tunnel.

Flickering lights lined the walls, casting shadows that danced in the

dim light. The air was cold and damp, filled with a strange and

metallic scent. The tunnel stretched deep into the darkness, too far

for Adeline to see What was at the other end. Her heart raced, and

fear gripped her, but she refused to turn back. Taking a deep

breath, she whispered to herself, “I have to finish this”. With her hands

trembling, she stepped into the tunnel, determined to uncover the

mystery once and for all. After what felt like an eternity, Adeline

reached the end of the tunnel and saw a strange, dim light. Was it

moonlight? But she had entered in the morning, and only an hour or

two had passed. Confused, she wondered why it seemed like night.

Curiosity overwhelmed her fear.

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