Hotel

Sydney's arrival at the hotel felt like a moment suspended in time, as though the world outside had melted away, leaving only the weight of her thoughts and the stillness of the evening.

The cool air wrapped around her, soothing the restlessness she'd been carrying all day. Her car hummed gently as she parked it, the quiet sound almost too loud in the stillness of the parking lot.

Every step she took towards the hotel entrance seemed to carry her deeper into a world she wasn't entirely sure she was ready to face. She knew why she was here, yet as her footsteps echoed softly on the pavement, a quiet unease nestled in her chest.

When the hotel's entrance came into view, a dim glow from the lobby illuminated the space.

Her eyes wandered, but something caught her attention—a bar, tucked away in the far corner, casting an inviting light.