https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3-11.mov “Window, now!” Kathy shouted as she shoved Jioni forward. The Tenebris immediately followed. Jioni ran to the escape first; she hit the glass repeatedly; despite her soreness, she gave all her effort—but the glass wouldn’t budge. She then used the wrench nunchucks to hit as hard as she could; it blaringly clinked the …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3-10.movJioni waved the flashlight around the room—none of the old-timey technology or ancient high-tech equipment was there: what sat was empty desks, loose cords attached to nothing, and puddles of water placed sporadically. One window slightly illuminated the room; the sun was falling to night, and Jioni’s heart sank even faster. She paced the room, …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3-9-2.mov Its eyes shined bright. The Tenebris made a silent ringing sound: like a dog whistle; It was faint but loud enough in the quiet hallway. It revealed its mouth—that was absent before. It had dozens of sharp white teeth that resembled a shark’s, and those teeth soaked in this slime-like saliva that matched the …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Damaged_-3-8.mov Jioni crashed to the ground as the Tenebris grabbed her leg with its branchy arms; the shadowy figure pulled with a tight, itchy grip which led Jioni’s fingers to reach for anything to grab; she gripped the dirty rug beneath her, slowing the process down. Kathy attacked with no hesitation and then pulled …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Damaged_-3-7-1.mp4 Jioni held the flashlight from behind; Kathy led the way and got past the Tenebris quickly, almost in a jog, but Jioni was careful, she crept by slowly; her face soured, and she still held her breath the best she could soon she sweated even more. She didn’t dare point her flashlight at it …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Damaged_-3-6.mov”I was going to use my fists,” Kathy said. She curiously swung the nunchuck in the air. “But this will be much more fun.” “Ok, new plan. We walk slowly around it to not draw attention,” Jioni said as she pointed the flashlight at an open door. “Hippie Girl said the room would be open, so …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3-5.mov Every instinct, every excuse, and every sense of reason told her to turn back. But as the clock ticked on, she fidgeted, realizing that her chances were better here than anywhere else. She tried to look at Kathy in the pitch darkness with a panic masked behind a smile. “Go home,” Jioni said. She …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Damaged_-3-4.mov “Look again but don’t look too long,” Kathy said. Jioni peeked inside the hallway and pointed her flashlight forward. There was a shadow—not someone’s shadow—but a figure that resembled one. She carefully moved the flashlight up and pointed it at its head—it was a Tenebris: It had no visible mouth, a blackish-gray body, with …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Damaged_-3-3.mov Jioni pointed her flickering light forward and analyzed the surrounding area: It was just numbered doors, decommissioned lamps, and an old rug. Before she could get a good picture, Kathy pulled her back into the stairwell. She covered her mouth and prevented Jioni from making noise. “Dude, point your flashlight there. Do you …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Damaged_-3-2.mp4 “Kat, are you ok,” Jioni asked with creased brows. “Who are you, and where are we?” Kathy replied as she held her head. She paused, then smiled. “It’s funny when you make that worried expression. I’m ok, thanks.” Jioni’s softened her look. “But anyways, I hate earthquakes more than stairs now,” …
