The car raced through the night, the trio's faces etched with determination. Snow's fingers punched David's number incessantly, desperation tingeing her voice with every unanswered ring. Andrew exchanged glances with Joshua, concern mirrored in their eyes.
"Shouldn't he be answering by now?" Andrew's voice carried a touch of anxiety.
"Something's not right," Snow replied, her worry palpable.
They pulled up in front of David's house, shadows dancing across its facade. Snow's knocks echoed through the quiet street, the unanswered echoes fueling their unease. Joshua's eyes scanned the surroundings, and then he spotted a glass wall leading to the backyard.
"I think we need to get inside," Joshua suggested, his tone urgent.
Snow's nods were met with a stone in Joshua's hand, hurtling towards the glass wall. The shattering sound of breaking glass cut through the silence, drawing their attention. Cautiously, they entered through the breached barrier, their heartbeats racing.
The dim interior was silent, their footsteps echoing as they navigated through the dark rooms. They called out for David, their voices bouncing off the walls without reply. It was as if the house held its breath, keeping its secrets shrouded in the shadows.
Suddenly, a voice pierced the stillness. "Hey, guys!" Andrew's voice carried a mix of surprise and intrigue.
Snow and Joshua rushed to the room where Andrew stood, their eyes fixated on the sight before them. Beside David's bed was a locker, a gleam of metal amidst the gloom. Andrew's eyes met theirs, his expression holding a mix of anticipation and anxiety.
"What's that?" Snow's voice was laced with urgency, her focus now entirely on the mysterious locker.
Joshua's brows furrowed, his lips pressed into a determined line. "We need to find out. Let's move the bed."
As one, they shifted the bed, revealing a hidden compartment beneath it. The locker gleamed in the dim light, its presence seemingly charged with secrets waiting to be unearthed. With a collective breath, they shared a look—a silent agreement to unlock the mysteries that had brought them here.
The locker creaked open, revealing a startling sight that froze them in their tracks. Graham lay unconscious inside, his hands and mouth tightly bound. Shock rippled through the room, mingling with confusion and concern.
Snow's eyes widened, her heart racing as they took in the unconscious figure before them.
"Oh my god! It's Graham." Joshua's voice held a mix of disbelief and dread.