Adrian found himself poised at the entrance of Belmont’s basement, a space that had long faded into the recesses of his memory since the carefree days of his childhood. How many years had it been since he last set foot in this long-forgotten place? As he took in the surroundings, a wave of nostalgia washed over him, tinged with an unmistakable hint of apprehension.
In all honesty, the lower levels of this facility had been rendered obsolete. It wasn't merely a matter of neglect; it was a legacy of litigation that had surged to life in 2007, leading to the enforced sealing of these subterranean corridors with a façade of asbestos remediation. However, deep within his mind, Adrian recognized that the true decline extended far beyond the physical degradation of walls and ceilings; it resonat
