Story 495: Flames of Deception

The room was ablaze, fire consuming everything in its path. Thick smoke curled toward the ceiling, making it difficult to breathe. Shadows danced wildly across the burning walls as the team burst into the inferno, weapons drawn.

“Eyes up! We’re walking into a trap,” Rook commanded, his voice sharp through the chaos.

The mission had brought them to an isolated safe house deep in enemy territory. What was meant to be a covert extraction of intel had turned into a fiery ambush. The enemy had rigged the place to burn, knowing the team would have no choice but to fight their way out.

“Ghost, find us an exit!” Rook shouted, covering his face from a falling beam.

Ghost moved quickly, his goggles slicing through the smoke. He scanned the kitchen, which was already engulfed in flames, and spotted a potential way out through a shattered window. "Exit on the west side!" he called out.