Chapter 1
Adrian did not move,
his heart pounding hard.
He stared at the glass,
feeling a cold chill.
The syringe was small,
hidden in plain sight.
Mara stepped forward,
her eyes wide with fear.
She looked at the milk,
her hands shaking slightly.
Adrian grabbed a towel,
wrapping the needle carefully.
He could not risk it,
knowing the danger involved.
The liquid was clear,
but it meant certain death.
He turned to the door,
locking it with a click.
No one could enter now,
and no one could leave.
He looked at his son,
who was still sleeping.
Leo looked so peaceful,
unaware of the dark plot.
Adrian felt a deep rage,
burning inside his chest.
He had trusted his family,
which was his first mistake.
They wanted the money,
and they wanted the trust.
He walked to the window,
closing the heavy blinds.
The room plunged into darkness,
shadows creeping across the floor.
Mara watched him quietly,
waiting for his next move.
She knew he was smart,
smarter than the rest of them.
Adrian pulled out his phone,
typing a quick secure message.
He activated the secondary system,
locking down the entire mansion.
Heavy steel doors slid shut,
trapping everyone inside the house.
He heard a distant scream,
knowing Celeste had panicked.
It was time for justice,
and time for the truth.
He placed the syringe down,
keeping it safe for evidence.
The trap was finally sprung,
and the rats were caught.
He looked back at Mara,
giving her a sharp nod.
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They were in this together,
ready to fight the monsters.
