The Night Before the 16th Day of the Marriage Game
The sound of the explosion still echoed in Sol's ears as he navigated through the smoky haze. He had no time to waste. He knew the blast would draw attention and his window of escape was shrinking fast. Moving swiftly, he blended into the chaos, weaving through the panicked guests and staff.
Sol made his way to the hotel’s emergency exit. The stairwell was empty, save for the faint smell of smoke seeping through the cracks. He descended the stairs rapidly, his mind racing with thoughts of Neoma. He couldn't afford to fail—not now.
Upon reaching the basement, Sol found an old maintenance door. He picked the lock with practiced ease and slipped inside. The room was cluttered with cleaning supplies and tools, but most importantly, it had a
