The Obsidian Clause
Iris ran through the dark halls of The Obsidian, her breath coming in short, sharp gasps. The silver flash drive was gripped so tightly in her hand that the metal edges dug into her palm.
Behind her, Silas was still in the safe room, standing in the shadow of the Black Line symbol. She didn't know if he was a monster or a victim, but she knew she couldn't stay near him. However, as she reached the grand staircase, the house groaned. The red lights stopped pulsing and turned a solid, blinding white.