Family Secrets

Ava's heart raced as she and Liam emerged from the narrow passageway into the hidden room. The dim light from a single bulb overhead cast eerie shadows on the stacks of old documents and dusty furniture. Ava's gaze swept over the room, taking in the remnants of a forgotten past.

"Where do we start?" Liam asked, his voice breaking the heavy silence.

Ava moved towards a wooden desk in the corner, covered in a thick layer of dust. "Here," she said, pulling out the chair and sitting down. She opened the first drawer, her hands trembling slightly as she sifted through yellowed papers.

Liam joined her, standing close as he picked up a folder marked with her father's initials. "Look at this," he said, handing it to her.

Ava opened the folder, her eyes widening as she read the contents. "It's a list of names... allies and enemies," she murmured. "These people were involved in my parents' resistance movement."