Sophia’s heart raced as the sinister figures approached her. Fear washed over her, intensifying the storm that raged both inside and out. She backed away, glancing frantically for an escape route. But just as desperation threatened to consume her, a beam of headlights cut through the darkness.
A car screeched to a halt nearby. The door burst open and an older woman, cloaked in a long raincoat, stepped out. “Is everything alright here?” Her voice was firm, her presence commanding. The men hesitated, exchanged glances, and then slowly retreated into the shadows, muttering curses under their breath.
