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Chapter 4 - Chapter 4: The Game Begins

The look of terror on Alex's face intensified as Spy approached him. The people around him seemed to be in a trance, as if they were under some kind of control. Spy smiled, knowing that he had started the game.

"What do you want from me?" Alex asked, his voice shaking.

"I want you to play," Spy replied, with a wicked grin. "I want you to play a game of life or death. If you win, I'll let you go. But if you lose..."

Alex shuddered, knowing that he didn't want to know what would happen if he lost. Spy laughed, enjoying the fear emanating from his opponent.

"What's the game?" Alex asked, trying to remain calm.

"It's a game of survival," Spy replied. "You must find your way out of the city before I find you. If I find you, you lose. And if you lose..."

Alex suggested, understanding the rules of the game. Spy laughed again, knowing that Alex had no idea what was coming.

"Start," Spy said, with a grin. "You have one hour to find your way out of the city. Let's go!"

Alex turned around and started running, trying to find his way out of the city as quickly as possible. Spy watched, knowing that Alex had no idea that the city was full of traps and obstacles.

As Alex ran, Spy began to manipulate the city, creating obstacles and traps so that Alex couldn't escape. The people around him were still in a trance, unaware of what was happening.

Alex ran through the streets, trying to find his way out of the city. But every time he thought he had found the right path, Spy would change it, creating a new obstacle so that Alex couldn't move forward.

"You can't escape!" Spy shouted, laughing. "I'm always one step ahead!"

Alex stopped, panting, and looked around. The city seemed to have changed, with streets and buildings he didn't recognize. He knew Spy was manipulating him, but he didn't know how.

"What do you want from me?" Alex shouted, desperate.

"I want you to play," Spy replied, with a smile. "I want you to play until you lose. And when you lose..."

Alex shuddered, knowing he didn't want to know what would happen if he lost. But he knew he had no choice. He had to keep playing, no matter what.

"Come on!" Alex shouted, determined. "I'm going to win this game!"

Spy laughed, knowing Alex had no idea what was coming. The hour had begun, and the game was on. Who would win? Alex or Spy? Only time would tell.