The theatre buzzed with life, Sophie's voice soaring in a mesmerizing melody as she danced across the stage, enchanting everyone in the audience. Her presence was electrifying, drawing waves of cheers and applause from the crowd, including Athlea, who sat near the front, entirely captivated.
Outside, however, a heavy, chilling silence settled over the amusement park. The trees at its edge loomed like sentries in the darkness, casting long shadows that seemed to stretch toward me.
"Someone's there...." I murmured.
I stood still, an unsettling feeling gnawing at my senses. Something wasn't right.
Then, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed it—a pair of glowing red eyes, barely visible between the dark branches. I felt my body tense, instincts sharpening. My gaze remained fixed as the eyes moved forward, followed by the distinct sound of footsteps.
Step* Step*
