"AHHHHHHH!"
Her scream echoed louder than before, her legs moving before her mind could catch up. She sprinted out of the room, blindly choosing a path through the twisting hallways. They seemed endless, but she couldn't shake the feeling that they were closing in on her, suffocating her. She needed to get out—now.
Her heart pounded, each breath growing heavier with every step. Her legs burned, and the adrenaline that had pushed her so far was finally fading. Exhaustion hit all at once, and her body gave in, collapsing onto the cold floor. She lay there, panting and drained, unable to move any further.
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When she woke up, she was in her bed. Sunlight streamed through the window, bathing the room in a soft, golden glow. She blinked, feeling more refreshed than she had in days. The morning sun calmed her nerves, but the memory of last night clung to her mind.
Was it all a dream?
