Upon hearing the knock on his door, Ethan's heart seized, his body was momentarily paralyzed with shock.
Before he could get himself back from the state of shock, the doorbell sounds followed immediately, it sent a shiver down his spine, each chime echoing in his ears like a haunting melody.
immediately his mind raced with possibilities , each more dreadful than the last.
"No, no, no,"
he muttered under his breath, his eyes widening in fear of not wanting to be found.
"This can't be happening. Not now."
Ethan's breath came in short, ragged gasps as he tried to compose himself.
He knew he had to act fast and smart, but fear had taken hold of his limbs, making them feel heavy and unresponsive.
With trembling hands, immediately he reached for his mask, fumbling as he tried to secure it over his face. The fabric felt suffocating, but it was his only protection against the unknown threat that lurked beyond the door.
