Breakout

The clang of metal against metal echoed through the dark, twisting tunnels as Adrian swung his baton, striking down the guard blocking their path. His breath came in ragged gasps, each step a painful reminder of the stakes at hand. The air was thick with tension, each shadow in Victor’s lair a potential threat.

"Keep moving!" Selena urged, her eyes scanning the labyrinthine corridors. "We don’t have much time."

Adrian nodded, his mind racing. Doubt gnawed at him, the fear of failure looming large. He glanced at the small group behind him, their eyes reflecting the same uncertainty. They had come too far to fail now, but Victor's fortress was a maze designed to ensnare.

"We need to find that hidden passage," Adrian muttered, wiping sweat from his brow.

Selena led them through another winding passage, her steps confident despite the oppressive darkness. "It’s close. Just trust me."

They turned a corner and faced a dead-end. Adrian's