Alex burst through the door at the end of the hallway, relieved to be one step closer to freedom. But as he entered the room, he froze in shock.
The room was empty except for a single chair in the center. Alex cautiously approached the chair, wondering what new challenge awaited him. As he got closer, he noticed a piece of paper lying on the seat.
He picked up the paper and read the message: "Congratulations, you have completed the challenge. You have proven yourself to be resourceful and determined. But your journey is not over yet. Your real test begins now."
Suddenly, the lights went out, and Alex was plunged into darkness. He could hear footsteps approaching him, and he tensed up, ready to defend himself.
But then, a voice spoke from the darkness.
"Alex," it said. "It's time for the truth."
The voice was familiar, but Alex couldn't quite place it. He strained his eyes, trying to see who was speaking.
"I know you're confused, Alex," the voice continued. "But I can explain everything. I'm not your kidnapper. I'm your father."
Alex's heart skipped a beat. His father? Could it be true?
The lights came back on, and Alex saw his father standing before him. He looked different though, almost as if someone was... wearing him
As he got closer, he noticed a strange figure sitting on the chair wearing a mask that looked like his father's face.
Alex's heart raced with fear as the figure slowly stood up and took off the mask. Underneath, he saw a creature that looked like a twisted version of his father, with long limbs and jagged teeth.
Alex stumbled backward, unable to believe what he was seeing.
"You're not my father!" he cried out.
The creature hissed and lunged at Alex, but he managed to dodge out of the way. The creature then crawled up the wall and disappeared into a small gap between the wall and the ceiling.
Alex stared at the ceiling in a state of shock, unable to move or breathe. This was too much to take in. But he knew one thing for sure - his life would never be the same again.
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Trapped: A Race Against Time
Mystery / ThrillerThirteen-year-old Alex wakes up in a small, dark room with no windows or doors after being abducted. He finds a note his kidnapper giving him 24 hours to escape. Alex notices a camera and a small hole in the wall and starts looking for clues to help...
