The Forgotten Odyssey: Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Emily's breath came in ragged gasps as she sprinted down the dimly lit corridor, Lena's footsteps echoing close behind. The wailing sirens and pounding boots of the security forces pursuing them rang out all around, the sound dampened by the thick metal walls of the Odyssey. They careened around a corner, nearly slamming into a small group of frightened inhabitants gathered there. "Go, run!" Emily cried out, waving them down an adjacent hall. The inhabitants fled without question, disappearing into the maze of corridors. Emily and Lena continued their desperate flight, but the heavy stomp of boots behind them was growing louder. There would be no escaping the soldiers this time. As they passed a familiar intersection, Emily grabbed Lena's arm and yanked her sideways. "This way, quickly!" she hissed, pulling Lena down the dim passage. After a few twists and turns, Emily stopped at a small utility door, typed a code into the keypad, and slipped ...
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