Chapter 8 - Unseen Predators Begin Watching Little Ellie And Sarah
Down in the quiet family lounge, little Ellie curled up on the faux-leather sofa beneath a thin wool blanket.
The hospital hallway outside was dim, illuminated only by the faint green glow of the exit signs.
A tall figure in a dark security uniform walked past the glass door of the lounge, slowing their pace.
The shadow paused outside, pressing a gloved hand against the glass panel to check the interior lock.
Inside her sleep, Ellie stirred, her small brow furrowing as if sensing an unnatural presence nearby.
The doorknob turned slowly, clicking softly as the latch disengaged in the dead of night.
A gloved hand pushed the door open an inch, letting a draft of cold air sweep across the carpet.
Suddenly, the overhead paging system crackled to life with a loud announcement: “Security to the north wing immediately.”
The shadow outside hesitated, pulled the door shut, and vanished silently down the corridor.
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Ellie opened her eyes in the dark, staring blankly at the empty doorway with an inexplicable sense of dread.
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