Chapter Sixty- One

The city pulsed with life as Ryan, propelled by a surge of adrenaline, darted through the neon-lit streets. Shadows, silent pursuers, keep pace with his heartbeat.

Each twist and turn heightened the tension, mirroring the labyrinth of uncertainty that had become his life.

The mystical watch on Ryan's wrist flickered with an ethereal glow, seemingly attuned to the danger that lurks in the darkness.

The once familiar streets transformed into a maze, each alley a potential trap. Ryan's breaths came in ragged gasps, the echoes of his footsteps blending with the distant sounds of the city.

Finally, a dimly lit alley presented a brief relief.

Ryan ducked into the shadows, his back pressed against a cold brick wall.

He caught his breath, the hushed sounds of footsteps passing by like distant whispers.

As he waited, thoughts whirled in his mind like a tempest. The watch, a silent companion, pulsed with calming energy. It's as if the ancient artifact understands the gravity of the situation