The jarring creak echoed through the room, followed by the collective gasp that rippled through the room. Time seemed to slow as Anna’s gaze snapped upward, her heart skipping a beat when she saw the chandelier above Matthew’s head begin to sway ominously, its mental and crystal components shifting with an eerie grace. Panic erupted in Anna’s stomach as she realized the potential danger it posed to Matthew.
Without hesitation, Anna sprinted towards Matthew, her movements propelled by instinct and a fierce determination. As she reached him, her arms encircled his small frame, shielding him from the impending catastrophe with her body.
Time seemed to distort as the chandelier descended and landed on Anna’s back. Shrieks of terror pierced the air, blending with the dissonant cracking of the
