Avery's eyes were fixed on Julian's , her heart racing with every passing moment . They were being hunted , and they didn't even know who or what was after them .
Julian's expression was grim his jaw clenched in determination . " We need to get out of here " , he said , " Now ."
Avery nodded , her mind racing with the implications . Where could they go ? Who could they trust ?
As they sped through the night , Avery felt the presence closing in around them . It was like a living , breathing entity , it's darkness seeping into her very soul .
Julian's hands were clenched on the wheel , his eyes fixed on the road ahead . " Hold on ," he said , his voice low and even .
Avery felt a surge of adrenaline as Julian took a sharp turn , the tired screeching in protest . They were being pursued , and Julian was determined to shake their pursuers .
As they sped through the night , Avery felt the presence growing stronger , it's darkness speeding like a stain across the landscape .
They were running out of time .
Suddenly , Julian slammed on the brakes , and Avery felt herself thrown forward . They skidded to a stop on the side of the road , the engine sputtering .
Avery's heart was racing as she turned to Julian . " What's wrong ?" she asked .
Julian's expression was grim . " We're out of gas ," he said .
Avery's eyes widened as she looked around . They were stranded in the middle of nowhere , with no phone signal and no way to escape .
They were sitting ducks .
And then , Avery heard it . The sound of footsteps crunching through the gravel on the side of the road .
They were not alone .
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