C19 Safe, Yet Unsafe

As they waited in silence, the sound of footsteps echoed outside the safe room, growing louder with each passing moment. Avery's heart raced with fear, her mind consumed by thoughts of the worst-case scenario. She could feel her breath quickening, her palms growing sweaty, and her eyes fixed on the door as if willing to stay shut.

Rosie's eyes were wide with terror, her face pale and clammy