The storm intensified, causing the generator room to shake violently.
Rory's fear spiked as Mark's grip tightened.
Ethan struggled to free them, but Mark's hold was too strong.
Suddenly, the lights flickered and died.
The storm had cut off the power.
Mark's laughter echoed through the darkness.
"You'll never escape," he sneered.
But Ethan refused to give up.
He used his body to shield Rory from the darkness.
As they waited, the storm raged on outside.
Rory's heart pounded, but Ethan's calm presence reassured her.
Then, a faint light appeared in the distance.
The storm was beginning to subside.
Mark's grip loosened, and Ethan quickly freed them.
As they stumbled out of the generator room, Rory saw something that made her heart skip a beat.
A figure, shrouded in shadows, stood watching them.
Little did they know, this mysterious figure held the key to Mark's downfall.