CHAPTER 52

As Ethan crumpled to the floor, his consciousness fading, his mind raced with questions and fears. Who had struck him down? What awaited him in the grip of unconsciousness? And most importantly, what had he stumbled upon that had triggered such a violent and calculated response?

In the midst of the chaos, Amanda's voice continued to echo from the phone, unheard and unanswered. The unanswered call served as a haunting reminder of the dangers that lurked within the shadows, threatening to consume not only Ethan but also those he held dear.

In the ensuing silence, the hallway regained its eerie stillness, its secrets buried once again beneath layers of darkness. The truth remained elusive, locked behind the veil of the unknown. And as Ethan lay unconscious, his fate hanging in the balance, the battle for justice and survival reached a critical turning point, its outcome uncertain and fraught with peril.

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As Ethan's consciousness slowly resurfaced, the pain in his head