Caught in the grip of fear, Adrian started to move backward. Unfortunately, there was a wall behind him, leaving him cornered and trembling.

Strangely, he felt an overwhelming sense of fear now. In the past, he could handle any situation with composure. Even when he was at his wit's end, he had never felt this scared.

The man kept coming closer. Adrian's heart raced, and he nervously closed his eyes.

Suddenly, the fear disappeared, but he hesitated to open his eyes. In the dark, it felt like