(Brad's POV) The disappointment in the room was palpable as Gelo's phone fell silent. Presly's hopeful expression transformed into dismay, and uncertainty hung thick in the air. My mind raced with thoughts about our failed attempt to call for help. The room, once a brief refuge of optimism, now seemed to echo with frustration. The metaphorical echo, reverberating our dashed hopes, added a layer of despondency to our collective mood. Presly's questions mirrored the confusion swirling within all of us. "What happened? Are they still coming?" The room, now a forum for shared uncertainty, absorbed the weight of our unanswered queries. The metaphorical forum, where confusion reigned, intensified the frustration of our disrupted communication. Gelo's attempts to revive the phone proved futile

