#85: Grab the Ax

In her frantic state, Kelsey had overlooked the emergency ax encased in glass near the door. Fortunately, Luke’s keen observation had spared them. With determined resolve, he wielded the ax, striking the algae-covered door with relentless force.

As the substance quivered and recoiled in response to each blow, Kelsey realized its unsettling nature—it was akin to a living, breathing organism, capable of being pierced and damaged. With each swing of the ax, the creature emitted shrill, piercing squeals of agony, further fueling their urgency. “Quickly!” Vanessa urged, her voice tinged with panic. “It’s closing in on us!”