Chapter 21 SS Monster
The ground beneath Olivia trembled as she sprinted through the winding tunnels. Jagged rocks cut into her palms as she caught herself from falling. The roar of the collapsing chamber behind her sent vibrations through her bones, dust clouding her vision.
She could still hear the screech of the creature, its furious wails reverberating through the cavern walls. It was still alive and it was angry.
Her lungs burned as she pushed herself forward, her mind frantic. Where was Diana? Had she taken the wrong path? She knew Diana must have been searching for her, since she must have realised that something was amiss.
The thought sent a new wave of fear surging through her. She couldn't leave her behind. Not like this.
Then, she heard it.
A whisper.
"Olivia..."
She froze. Her heart pounded like war drums in her chest.
'Who was that?'
The voice came from everywhere, bouncing off the cavern walls, wrapping around her like unseen hands. The air turned colder, the whispers layering upon each other, growing louder.
Her breath hitched.