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It was dark

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It was dark. So dark, in fact, that Jeongguk could close his eyes and he would see the same sight as having them opened. A complete consumption of darkness.


He couldn't see the space around him. No, all he could hear was the loud shuffles of footsteps belonging to himself, Taehyung, and the group that had entered the labyrinth room with them. As expected, the guide woman had stayed behind, and the group of eight were left to experience the horror maze all on their own.


When Vante had suggested they do this haunted escape, Jeongguk wasn't expecting it to be quite like this. After all, they were currently strolling down a narrow pathway, engulfed in total darkness, the sound of ambiguous ambience in the distance the only thing guiding them forward. Jeongguk was clutching onto Taehyung for dear life, praying he wouldn't lose his touch. If the two got detached now, the boy was sure he would easily get lost.


"How the hell are we supposed to find our way back in complete darkness?" He heard a woman's voice complain from his rear, falling behind the rest of them. "At least give us flashlights, or... some sort of tiny light source.."


"Mm, I don't know, it's kind of exciting not being able to see anything!" A man's voice perked up this time. "Really sets the mood for this maze."


"Yeah, um... No, I don't see how we're supposed to find our way out of a maze if we can't even keep track of where we are."


A new voice spoke up. "Didn't the guide lady say there's dudes dressed as monsters lurking in the corner? Maybe we'll get some sort of hint once they appear."


"Oh fuck no... I'd rather not come into contact with those weirdoes."


"Guys." Taehyung's deep voice suddenly filled the dark hall, silencing the group. "Be quiet. I can't hear the ambience noise."


Jeongguk's grip on the man tightened, a light wave of relief washing over him. It seems Vante was into these kind of spooky things, therefore he probably had a knack for figuring out what to do. All he had to do was stick with him because, as always, Taehyung and all the alters made him feel safe, wherever he was.


The group of young adults treaded along quietly, and a light growling noise began to vibrate from the tight walls around them.


"What—What was that?!" One of the guys called in a trembling voice. "Did you guys hear that?"


"Yes we did, now hush!" The woman scolded, and Jeongguk heard all footsteps come to a halt. It seemed everyone knew to stop and listen, once the noise began to grow louder, and echo from all sides.


The group stood there, unable to see each other, a dreadful silence swallowing the atmosphere. It was so quiet that Jeongguk could hear everyone's careful lowered breaths.


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