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I opened my eyes, and the pitch blackness greeted me with its horror. My breath came in gasps, and my body trembled. The room around me felt strange and frightening. I was trapped in a maze with no way out. I tried to find my footing, but my steps felt shaky and erratic.

Suddenly, the sound of heavy footsteps could be heard in the distance. My heart beat faster, and I felt like something was chasing me. I tried to run, but my legs felt paralyzed, unable to obey my commands.

The sound grew closer, and I could feel my breath catch in fear. I turned around, trying to see who was following me, but only darkness enveloped everything.

"Isabella..." the voice reverberated through the air, echoing in my ears with terrifying force. I bit my lip, trying to hold back the fear that filled every fibre of my body. The voice was familiar, but I couldn't place it. "You can't run away from me," he continued, his voice like sharp claws piercing my skin.

I tried to back away, but my feet felt glued i