Emma’s fingers were raw and slick with rain as she climbed the ladder to the rooftop. The wind tore at her coat, and the storm seemed to push her back with every step. Lightning flashed, illuminating the city in brief, harsh bursts, and she glimpsed the shadows moving below—fluid, relentless, hunting without hesitation.One minute, forty-two seconds.Reaching the rooftop, Emma collapsed onto the wet gravel, gasping for breath. The rain soaked through her clothes, chilling her to the bone, but she barely noticed. From this height, she could see more of the city than ever before, though the storm obscured much of it. Still, something caught her eye: a flicker of light, unnatural, coming from an abandoned tower across the street.Curiosity mixed with fear. Could it be another clue? Another trap? She had no choice. Time was slipping away, and she needed answers.Emma leapt from the rooftop to the fire escape of the neighboring building, landing hard on her side but rolling to absorb the i
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