⚠️ Content Warning:[1]
This chapter contains extreme violence, graphic depictions of torture, and detailed descriptions of physical harm.[2]
Reader discretion is strongly advised.[3]
"Get up!" the guard's harsh voice echoed as his heavy boot slammed against the bars. The metal groaned, and the sound reverberated through the dark room.
Kai's eyes shot open and he sat up abruptly, his heart pounding in his chest. "I think I had a nightmare…" he thought, still half-dazed, stretching and letting out a quiet yawn.
He turned toward his sister, who was still asleep, curled up on the cold stone floor. Kneeling down beside her, he gently placed a hand on her shoulder and began to shake her lightly.
"Come on, sis… wake up."
His voice was soft, despite the situation they were in.
Mei slowly opened her eyes. She glanced around in confusion and whispered, "Why are you waking me up…?"
Kai opened his mouth to say more, but suddenly he was cut off by the piercing screech of old hinges.
