CORAThe hall stretched endlessly ahead but the monster kept appearing every time I thought I escaped. My lungs burned, and fear kept pushing my legs. I turned right, then left, but the beast stepped out of everywhere I turned to.I looked over my shoulder and saw nothing, so I slowed and leaned against the wall, breathing hard. My legs shook. I wiped sweat off my palms and looked again.Still nothing.But I didn’t feel safe.I started walking again and soon noticed the walls changing. The air turned really creepy and the torches became fewer. I didn’t remember ever seeing this part of the fortress before.A stairway led upward and I took it fast, hoping the height would help me find a landmark. When I reached the top, the place looked almost abandoned. Dark halls, closed doors, and not a single sound except my breathing. I wondered if I was dreaming and squeezed my arm.It hurt. I wasn’t dreaming.My hands were shaking a little. I walked slowly, trying to calm myself. Every corner lo
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