#100: It Was Over

“Nothing,” Kelsey reassured Matthew, her voice tinged with uncertainty. “Just thought I heard something from that storm drain.” “Okay,” he replied, his tone understanding but unconcerned. Together, they continued on their way.

Later that night, as Kelsey prepared for bed, she attempted to convince herself that she had simply imagined the sound. Denial seemed preferable to facing the possibility of reliving the horrors of The Patriot. Nevertheless, to ease her mind, she took precautionary measures, meticulously taping over the drains before settling in for the night.

Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction crafted for entertainment purposes. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. The characters and events depicted are the result of the author’s imagination. The images included are used solely for illustrative purposes.