Chapter 244

She pauses for what was no more than a few seconds, but feels like way more as she listens for another being or the noises she heard the last time. Anxiety creeps into Marisol's mind, but her determination spurs her forward after she'd confirmed that she was alone. Marisol explores the dimly lit corridors. The dull beam of light from the moon revealed a series of closed doors, hinting at concealed chambers that held secrets she was itching to discover. Marisol tries to read the map to regain a sense of direction, but the dimming moonlight renders it almost illegible. Marisol, praising her own preparedness, retrieves a small flashlight from her pocket. Its feeble glow provided just enough illumination for her to discern the details of the map. Bolstered by her determination, she cautiously ventures deeper, mapping her surroundings with the faint light provided by the torchlight. Dust motes danced in the air as Marisol navigated the labyrinthine corridors, following her map in pursuit of