Part 41: On the Middle Way

Having left the monstrous threat behind, the team rejoiced in their narrow escape. They knew that confronting the creature within the confined space of the train would have been a treacherous battle. Instead, they had overcome the challenge, and it felt like a small victory in their larger quest for survival.

Their journey, however, was not without obstacles. As the automatic train continued its path, it suddenly came to a halt on the middle of the tracks. Darkness enveloped the outside world, and a sense of uncertainty filled the carriage. Something was amiss, and the team prepared to confront yet another challenge.

Steeling themselves with a stance of determination, they decided to investigate the problem. I volunteered to leave the train and venture into the darkness to search for the cause of the stoppage. Armed with a torch, I cautiously stepped outside, my senses on high alert.