Page 8 of The Torment Games


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The sheer terror of his presence propels me forward in a desperate sprint. The maze twists and winds around me, but my only thought is escape.Survival.

Gasping for air, my muscles burning with exertion, I push myself to the limit, driven by the sheer terror of being hunted. The alien maze is a blur of pink and green, irrelevant in my desperate flight for survival.

I don’t dare to look back; the sound of his pursuit is a relentless terror. I’m nothing more than prey. What this creature is, what it wants, doesn’t matter — all that matters is the distance between us, the slim hope of escape.

My flight through the maze is a blur of fear and adrenaline, each turn a desperate gamble, every straight stretch a fleeting chance to put some distance between us. But the stark reality remains — I’m being hunted by something inhuman, a monstrous being that defies reason or understanding.

Hope truly has become despair.

M’ijel

Iround another corner in the labyrinthine maze, and suddenly, her scent engulfs me. It’s a beacon of familiarity in this alien world, a potent and unmistakable guide that draws me nearer with an urgency I can’t resist.

My heart is a drumbeat of hope and anticipation, pounding rhythmically against my chest.A pod!And with her scent so strong, itmustbe her pod.

With a burst of newfound energy, I rush forward. Each step I take is fueled by a desperate hope, a fervent prayer that she might be safe, waiting inside her pod.

But as I approach, that hope falters. The pod lies before me, its interior starkly visible. Her scent here is overpowering, filling the space with an undeniable presence. Yet, heartbreakingly, the pod is empty.

A wave of disappointment crashes over me, followed quickly by a rising tide of panic. Where could she be? My eyes scour the ground frantically, and there — a human footprint, small, delicate, unmistakably hers.

But accompanying her prints is another set, larger, moreominous. Long and slim, like those of a native fhizi serpent, they’re nothing like my own.

The realization sends a shiver down my spine — she’s not alone here. Something else, somethingdangerous,was with her.

Then, piercing the air, her scream shatters the eerie silence.

It’s a sound that freezes my blood, a harrowing cry of terror that echoes through the maze’s corridors. It’s a call to action, a dire warning of the danger she’s in.

A protective rage ignites within me. I have to find her, to shield her from whatever nightmare has provoked such fear.

Instinctively, I sprint toward the sound of her scream, following the trail of her fear. The maze’s paths twist and turn, a daunting labyrinth that seems designed to thwart me at every step. But her scream is a beacon in this dark game, guiding me through the convoluted paths.

As I run, a gnawing fear eats at me — the fear that I might be too late. The possibility of losing her, of failing in my quest to protect her, spurs me on, fueling my frantic pace.

I dash through the maze, my beastly form a blur against the alien landscape. I refuse to accept that I’m too late. She must be somewhere ahead, waiting, needing my help.

Her terrified scream still resonates in my ears, a haunting reminder of the stakes at play. With each thunderous beat of my heart, one thought dominates my mind — the desperate hope that I am not already too late.

Zoey

Terror grips me as the relentless pursuit of the beast echoes through the maze, its heavy slimy slithering resonating like a snaredrum.

I dart down the twisting corridors, my breathing labored, heart racing with fear. The creature’s proximity is palpable, its menacing growls and fierce snarls a constant reminder of the imminent danger.

I push myself to the brink, the ground trembling beneath the beast’s thunderous chase. Its hot breath seems to brush against my neck, its massive form an oppressive shadow on my tail. At one harrowing moment, I feel the cold brush of its tendril skimming my back, igniting an acute sense of dread.

Leaping over scattered obstacles, I navigate the maze’s treacherous terrain. Fallen branches, uneven surfaces, and hidden ditches challenge my every step, but I can’t afford to slow down. The maze’s deadly traps loom ominously, but my desperate flight leaves no room for caution.

The beast’s persistence is unyielding. It bulldozes through the traps, undeterred by the snapping branches and clankingmetal as they snap shut on its wayward tentacles. This cacophony of terror only fuels my frantic sprint.

I make abrupt turns, hoping to shake off the beast with a deceptive trail. But it seems to anticipate my every move, its relentless pursuit a stark reminder of my vulnerability. The narrowing gap between us heightens my fear, the inevitability of its reach growing ever more certain.

Then, in a heart-stopping moment, I’m confronted with a dead end. The maze walls tower before me, offering no escape, no hope.

No… Please God, no!

Panting heavily, I search desperately for a way out, but there’s none to be found.

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