THE RACE

Marcus: (whispering) Coleman, we’re outnumbered. We can’t take them head-on.

Coleman: (gritting his teeth) We don’t have a choice, Marcus. They’ll kill us if we don’t act fast.

Eva: (frantic) Please, you have to get me out of here! I can’t stay another second!

Marcus: (trying to calm her) Eva, listen to me. We will get you out. But we need you to stay quiet. One wrong move, and we’re done.

Coleman: (peeking through the crates) They’re spreading out. We’ll have a small window to make a move.

Marcus: (nodding) When they pass by, we strike. Fast and silent.

Eva: (trembling) I don’t know if I can do this...

Marcus: (grabbing her hand) You *can*, Eva. Stay with me, stay strong. We’re almost there.

Harris: (calling out) Come out, come out, wherever you are! You can’t hide forever!

Marcus: (gritting his teeth) That smug bastard…

Coleman: (tapping Marcus) Now. They’re moving away.

Marcus: (whispers) On my count. Three... two... one… Now!

With sudden precision, Marcus and Coleman leap from beh
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