The figure continued its stealthy approach toward Adrian's room, moving with calculated precision through the darkness.

"Don't blame me, kid. You brought this upon yourself by interfering with my plans. To avoid further complications, I must eliminate you," the figure muttered, its voice carrying an eerie resonance akin to echoes from the underworld.

With a hand resembling a gnarled branch, the figure reached toward the doorknob.

Creak...

The door swung open with a soft sound, allowing the f