From Useless To Indispensable

Twenty Eight Years Ago (3)

Twenty eight years ago, As the heavy knock reverberated through the air, James and Grace exchanged a frantic glance, their minds racing to concoct a plan to outsmart the menacing figures lurking outside their sanctuary. With a sense of urgency, they huddled together, their whispered voices barely audible over the pounding of their hearts.

"We need to get you out of here," James murmured, his voice laced with determination as he surveyed the room for any means of escape. "I'll create a diversion, and you slip out the back. I'll follow as soon as I can."

But before they could set their plan into motion, the door burst open with a resounding crash, the shadowy figures from beyond the threshold flooding into the room like a tide of darkness. Grace's breath caught in her throat as she found herself ensnared in their grasp, her struggles futile against the overwhelming force of their grip.

James fought valiantly against the onslaught, his fists a blur of motion as he sought to fend off thei