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MidReal Story
The Billionaire's Revenge
Scenario:Mace Kenmore has led a hard broke life, a poor orphan, and his girlfriend is leaving him for a more richer prospect. But his fortune is about to change dramatically. Shane inherited immense wealth from his grandfather, shocking everyone. He was the heir to the only multi Quadrillonare family in the world. He endures constant criticism and judgement from those around him. He vowed that those who had labelled him a failure would eventually bow at his feet. Now, how will he use his new-found wealth to shape those around him, as he reclaims his life. With a new-found sense of responsibility, Mace will get revenge on those who treated him badly. Will he succeed?
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Mace Kenmore
He is an orphan who grew up in a foster home, struggling to survive. He is resilient, determined, and tough. Mace had a difficult childhood, often going hungry and fighting for food. His girlfriend left him for someone richer. Despite the challenges, he remained strong. When his adoptive parents discovered his situation, they were ashamed and unkind. They sent him away, which further exacerbated his struggles. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he inherits a Quadrillion from his late grandfather.
Mace's Adoptive Parents
They are Mace’s adoptive parents, who regret adopting him due to his difficult upbringing. They are judgmental, ashamed, and resentful. After discovering Mace’s struggles in foster care, they abandon him at an elite social event, reflecting their true character as superficial and selfcentered. Their actions highlight their lack of genuine empathy or compassion for those less fortunate than themselves, instead revealing their shallow pretenses of kindness and social status.
Ryker
He is Shane's assistant and confers with him about financial matters. He is efficient, discreet, and knowledgeable. Ryker helps Shane navigate the vast financial affairs of the Kenmore estate. He provides insight into the family funds and ensures that Shane's wishes are carried out. Ryker remains professional even in private conversations with Mace, demonstrating his loyalty to Shane while maintaining confidentiality about the intricate financial dealings of the Kenmore empire.
I was a poor orphan.
My girlfriend left me for a richer guy.
I thought my life was doomed to be a failure...
Until I found out I was the heir to a Quadrillion fortune.
My life wasn't just okay... it was about to become AMAZING.
I used to eat garbage and fight for food in the foster home.
My adoptive parents regretted adopting me and abandoned me at a party once they found out how poor and dirty my roots really were.
They sent me packing back to the foster home, no longer wanting anything to do with me.
I was tough though, I didn't let that break me down.
I didn't have much, but I had my girlfriend, Laura.
She was all I had left after being rejected by my own family.
But even Laura didn't want to stay with me...
"I'm sorry Mace," she said, tears in her eyes as she stood in the doorway of my small apartment, clutching a suitcase in her hand.
"I just can't do broke no more. I need security and stability."
"Are you kidding me? You're leaving me for that Shane guy? He's a total recluse!"
I couldn't believe it.
Laura was dumping me for a guy she had never even met!
He was richer, sure, but he was also a total hermit who didn't go out in public.
What kind of life was that for her?
But she just shook her head and walked away from me.
I sit in the dimly lit office of Ryker, the lawyer who has been handling my inheritance.
The room is filled with the scent of old books and stale air.
The mahogany desk in front of me is covered in stacks of documents, each one detailing a different aspect of my inheritance.
I stare at them, my eyes scanning the pages, trying to make sense of it all.
Ryker sits across from me, his eyes fixed on mine as he explains the technicalities of it all.
I nod along, trying to follow what he's saying, but my mind keeps wandering back to Laura.
Just last week, she walked out on me for financial security.
And now... now I'm about to become one of the richest men in the world.
A bitter smile spreads across my face as I think about it.
Laura thought she was getting a better deal with Shane, but little did she know that I was about to become wealthier than she could have ever imagined.
My hands shake as I pick up the pen and sign my name on the dotted line.
Before I do, though, I pull out my phone and type out a quick message to Laura: "Guess who just became a quadrillionaire?"
Ryker looks up from the papers, raising an eyebrow.
"Quadrillionaire, huh? That's quite the leap from eating garbage."
I chuckle, shaking my head. "Yeah, life has a funny way of turning tables, doesn't it?"
After I send the text, I stare at the phone, imagining Laura's face when she reads it.
She'll probably think it's a joke at first, but when she realizes it's true, she'll be kicking herself for leaving me.
I can already imagine her trying to call me back, begging for a second chance.
But it's too late for that.
I've moved on.
Ryker shuffles the papers on his desk, organizing them into neat stacks.
"Now that we've got all the paperwork out of the way, let's talk about what comes next," he says, his voice steady and calm.
I nod, my eyes following his movements as he sorts through the documents.
The leather chair creaks as I shift my weight, trying to get comfortable in its worn cushions.
I glance around the room, taking in the floor-to-ceiling windows that offer a breathtaking view of the city below.
It's the same city where I once scrounged for food in dumpsters and slept on park benches.
Now, I'm sitting in a high-rise office building, surrounded by luxury and wealth beyond my wildest dreams. My eyes fall back onto the documents in front of me, and my fingers trace the edge of the official seal embossed on the top page.
It feels surreal to think that this is actually happening to me.
I've spent so long living in poverty and struggling to make ends meet that it's hard to believe that my life is about to change so drastically.
Ryker clears his throat, pulling me back from my thoughts.
"Are you ready to sign?"
I nod, taking a deep breath as I reach for the pen.
My hand shakes slightly as I place the tip of the Mont Blanc pen on the dotted line.
This is it... this is really happening...
Just last month, I slept in a cardboard box in an alleyway because I couldn't afford rent.
Ryker leans back in his chair, studying me with a curious expression.
"You know, Mace, this kind of wealth can change everything—relationships, priorities, even your sense of self."
I pause, the pen hovering above the paper, and meet his gaze. "Yeah, but it won't change who I am at my core. I've learned too much from having nothing."
I grip the Mont Blanc pen tighter, its weight unfamiliar in my calloused hand.
The inheritance papers spread before me contain more zeros than I've ever seen in my life.
Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, a garbage truck rumbles down the street below.
Yesterday, I would have checked its route to see if it was passing by any restaurants that might have discarded food I could scrounge for dinner.
Ryker stands silently, his eyes fixed on me as I press the pen to paper and sign my name on each document.
My signature wobbles on the first few pages but grows steadier with each stroke.
The final flourish of my name feels heavy with meaning.
My phone buzzes in my pocket - Laura calling, right on cue.
I silence it without looking at the screen and focus on the stack of signed papers that have just transformed me from a dumpster diver to one of the world's richest men.
I slide the stack across Ryker's polished desk, my fingertips lingering on the edges.
The Mont Blanc pen feels heavy as I set it down next to the documents.
Ryker methodically checks each signature while my phone buzzes again - Laura's third attempt to call.
Through the window, I watch the garbage truck complete its route, remembering how I once timed my scavenging to its schedule.
The leather chair creaks as I shift my weight, and Ryker stamps each page with practiced precision.
As the final stamp echoes in the room, I realize that my life has truly begun anew.
As Ryker files away the signed documents, he pauses at the last page, his finger tracing a line of small text I hadn't noticed.
He slides the paper back to me, tapping a clause written in dense legal language.
I read it carefully, my eyes widening as I understand the implications.
The clause states that my quadrillion-dollar inheritance will automatically double if I donate at least 10% to verified charities within the first year.
My phone buzzes again with Laura's calls, but I'm too engrossed to answer.
Ryker leans forward, pointing to a list of pre-approved charitable organizations on the page.
I scan through the detailed breakdown of my inheritance while Ryker explains each line item.
The 350 quadrillion dollars is just the beginning - there's a string of private islands in the Pacific, three mega yachts docked in Monaco, and penthouses in every major city.
My hands tremble as I touch the black and gold Citibank card, its platinum K gleaming under the office lights.
Laura calls for the seventh time as Ryker outlines the charitable donation structure.
I pull out my old threadbare wallet, remove the maxed-out credit card I used for dollar store meals, and replace it with my new Citibank card.
"Ryker, why didn't you mention this clause before?" I ask, my voice tinged with a mix of accusation and curiosity.
"I wanted to see if you'd notice on your own," Ryker replies smoothly, his gaze steady and unflinching.
"And what if I hadn't?" I press, feeling the weight of the decision looming over me.
Ryker's explanation about the clause fades into background noise as I focus on the charity agreement in front of me.
The document lists organizations helping foster kids and homeless youth - people like I used to be.
Laura's fifteenth call buzzes my phone as I scan the paperwork.
My hand hovers over the signature line as Ryker points out specific details: 25 billion to various shelters, 20 billion to youth programs, and so on.
The leather chair squeaks as I lean forward to sign, but I pause, remembering nights spent hungry on streets.
I stare at the charity clause one final time, my hand hovering over the signature line.
The numbers blur together - billions for foster homes, youth shelters, and food programs.
Ryker stands quietly by the window, giving me space to decide.
Laura's fifteenth call buzzes my phone, but I silence it permanently.
The leather chair groans as I shift forward, remembering the cold nights I spent searching dumpsters behind restaurants.
My jaw clenches as I press the Mont Blanc pen to paper.
I grip the Mont Blanc pen tighter, my hand hovering over the charity clause.
The leather chair creaks as I shift, remembering the cold nights behind Joe's Diner, scraping leftover burgers from greasy boxes.
Laura's fifteenth call buzzes my phone.
I silence it permanently and focus on the numbers before me - 25 billion for new shelters, 20 billion for youth programs, food banks, education.
My signature flows across the page with purpose.
Ryker nods approvingly as I sign each section, officially pledging billions to help kids who are now where I once was.
I slide the final signed document across Ryker's desk, watching his steady hands collect each page.
The leather chair groans as I lean back, feeling lighter despite the magnitude of what I've just committed to.
Through the window, I spot another garbage truck, but this time it doesn't trigger the usual pang of desperation.
My phone buzzes again - Laura, still trying to reach me.
Ryker methodically organizes the papers, checking each signature while explaining the next steps.
The charity distributions will begin tomorrow, starting with the foster home where I once lived.
I lean forward in the leather chair, pulling up photos of my old foster home on my phone.
The peeling paint and broken windows are a stark reminder of the nights spent huddled under thin blankets for warmth.
Ryker brings up a digital map, showing all the foster homes and shelters marked for funding.
Each red dot represents a chance to change lives - warm beds, full meals, caring staff.
I zoom in on Joe's Diner, now abandoned.
"Do you think they'll ever reopen it?" Ryker asks, glancing at the diner on the screen.
"I doubt it," I reply, a hint of nostalgia in my voice.
"But maybe we can turn it into something better," he suggests, his eyes meeting mine with a spark of possibility.
I push back from the desk and stand, the leather chair groaning one final time.
"Let's go see Joe's right now," I say, already heading for the door.
Ryker gathers his tablet and follows, catching up as we step into the elevator.
During the ride down, he pulls up the property records for the diner on his tablet while I describe its layout from memory - the cracked vinyl booths, the flickering neon sign, and the dumpster out back where I used to scavenge for food.
The elevator doors open, revealing my old Toyota in the parking garage.
Ryker insists we take his Mercedes instead, and I reluctantly agree.
I grip the steering wheel, the leather smooth against my once-callused hands.
The city passes by through tinted windows, and I feel a strange sense of detachment as we navigate downtown.
Ryker scrolls through renovation plans on his tablet, suggesting a community kitchen and job training center.
As we approach the corner where I used to wait for the diner to throw out day-old bread, I point it out to him.
"We could turn this space into a community kitchen," I say, my voice filled with excitement.
"Maybe even a job training center."
Ryker nods, his eyes lighting up with interest.
"That's not a bad idea," he says, jotting down some notes on his tablet.
"What kind of services do you think would be most needed here?"
I take a deep breath, considering the possibilities.
"A soup kitchen, maybe some counseling services," I reply, my mind racing with ideas.
"Something to help people get back on their feet."
The car slows as we approach the abandoned building that once held so much significance for me. The faded sign creaks in the wind, a reminder of the laughter and warmth that once filled its walls.
I step out of the car, determined to fill this place with hope once more.
I push open the rusty door, the hinges creaking in protest.
The interior is musty and dim, with overturned tables and broken dishes scattered across the floor.
Graffiti covers the walls, a stark contrast to the once-warm atmosphere of Joe's Diner.
I step inside, my footsteps echoing off the walls as I take in the space.
The windows are grimy, casting a dirty light over the room.
I walk along the perimeter, my eyes taking in every detail.
The counter could be transformed into a training station for job seekers, while the kitchen could be expanded to accommodate meal prep for a soup kitchen.
The dining area could become a classroom space for workshops and counseling sessions.
Ryker follows behind me, taking notes on his tablet as I point out potential changes.
As I reach the back door, I pause, my hand lingering on the worn handle.
"What's wrong?" Ryker asks, noticing my hesitation.
"This was my escape route," I admit, memories flooding back.
Ryker looks at me, understanding dawning in his eyes.
"Let's go take a look," he says, and I nod, pushing open the door.
The air outside is thick with the smell of decay and neglect.
I step out into the alley, my eyes adjusting to the sunlight.
The dumpster sits in its usual spot, its metal exterior dented and rusted.
I walk over to it, running my fingers over the familiar surface.
As I turn back towards the kitchen door, I hear the front door creak open.
I step back inside, dust motes swirling in the air as I make my way towards the sound.
Ryker follows close behind me, his footsteps echoing off the walls.
As we approach the front of the building, I see a figure standing in the doorway.
He's tall and lean, dressed in clean work clothes and carrying a contractor's clipboard.
He looks up and catches my eye, a flash of recognition crossing his face.
"Hey there," he calls out, walking towards us with a confident stride.
"Do you own this place?"
I nod, my mind racing as I try to place him.
There's something familiar about him, but I can't quite put my finger on it. He reaches out his hand for a handshake, and as our palms meet, it hits me - Marcus.
It's Marcus from the streets, the one who shared scraps with me behind this very dumpster all those years ago.
But he looks different now - cleaner, more confident.
"Marcus?" he asks, his voice filled with surprise.
"It's you. I heard you bought the place."
I nod again, still trying to wrap my head around it all.
"Yeah," I say finally.
"I did."
Marcus smiles, his eyes crinkling at the corners.
"Remember when we used to split that half-frozen burger here?" he asks, gesturing towards the dumpster outside.
"We'd take turns keeping watch while the other ate."
I laugh, memories flooding back at his words.
"Yeah," I reply softly.
"I remember."
Marcus nods thoughtfully before pulling out his phone from his pocket and tapping on the screen a few times until he finds what he's looking for. "Check this out," he says, holding up his phone for me to see.
It's a portfolio of his renovation company - before-and-after photos of dilapidated buildings transformed into vibrant spaces.
I smile, realizing that together, we can bring this place back to life.
"Let's take a walk-through," Marcus says, and I nod, following him into the grimy kitchen.
We step over broken tiles and crushed roaches, the air thick with grease and neglect.
Marcus runs his hand along the walls, pointing out water damage and termite infestations.
"We'll need to gut everything down to the studs," he explains, his voice filled with a mix of determination and excitement.
I nod, taking in the extent of the damage.
The industrial stove where I once tried to warm myself on a cold winter night sits rusted and useless.
The counters are cracked and stained, and the sink is clogged with years of grime.
As we make our way to the back of the kitchen, I see it - the walk-in freezer where I once hid from the owner's angry shouts.
I pause, memories flooding back as I stare at the rusted door handle.
Marcus notices my hesitation and turns to me, his eyes filled with understanding.
"What happened here?" he asks softly.
I take a deep breath before answering, my voice barely above a whisper.
"I used to hide in there when I was scared," I admit, my eyes fixed on the freezer door. Marcus nods thoughtfully before turning back to his clipboard.
"Well," he says finally, "we can turn this place into something amazing. Maybe even install a state-of-the-art training kitchen."
I smile, feeling a sense of hope wash over me as I look at Marcus.
"Let's do it," I say finally, pulling out my new platinum card from my wallet and handing it to him.
Marcus takes the card, glancing at it with a mix of admiration and disbelief.
"You've come a long way, my friend," he says, his voice filled with genuine pride.
I nod, feeling the weight of the past lift as I imagine the future we're about to build together.
While Marcus reviews the renovation plans in Joe's old kitchen, I notice something odd.
The original blueprints he pulled up on his phone show a section of the building that doesn't match the actual layout.
I point it out to him, and he furrows his brow in confusion.
"That's weird," he mutters, tapping on his screen to zoom in on the discrepancy.
"Maybe there's a hidden room or something."
I raise an eyebrow, intrigued by the possibility.
"Let me see the blueprints again," I say, taking his phone from his hand.
As I study the layout, I notice a faint line running along the edge of the walk-in freezer.
It looks like a door, but it's not marked as such on the blueprint.
I point it out to Marcus, and he nods thoughtfully.
"Maybe it's a secret basement entrance," he suggests, his voice filled with excitement. I look at him skeptically, but he's already pulling out his own set of blueprints from his briefcase.
He spreads them out on the counter, pointing to a small section marked "basement."
"It looks like there's a basement down here," he says, tapping on the page.
"But it's not accessible from the main part of the building."
I frown, trying to remember if I ever noticed anything unusual during my nights hiding in the walk-in freezer.
There were always strange noises coming from the walls - creaks and groans that sounded like rats scurrying around.
But I never suspected there was an actual door hidden behind the freezer.
Marcus notices my confusion and pulls out a pair of gloves from his pocket.
"Let me take a closer look," he says, walking over to the walk-in freezer and running his hand along the edge of the wall. As he presses against one of the floorboards, it gives way beneath his touch.
He grunts in satisfaction before prying loose another board and then another until a small section of floor is exposed.
I peer down into the gap, seeing concrete steps descending into darkness.
"Well, well," Marcus says, flashing me a triumphant grin.
"Looks like we found ourselves a basement."
I nod, feeling a mix of excitement and trepidation as we make our way down into the depths of Joe's Diner.
The air grows colder with each step, and I can hear the sound of dripping water echoing off the walls.
As we reach the bottom of the stairs, I fumble for my phone to use as a flashlight.
The beam of light reveals a dusty, forgotten room filled with old furniture and stacks of yellowed newspapers, a hidden world waiting to be uncovered.
Standing in the dank basement of Joe's Diner, I watch as Marcus wipes away decades of grime from a stack of newspapers.
The beam of his phone light catches dust particles swirling between us.
As some debris falls on my face, Marcus reaches over and brushes it off my cheek with the rough palm of his contractor's hand.
His touch lingers for a moment too long, and our eyes lock in the darkness.
I can almost hear the echoes of our past - memories of sharing stolen bread and watching each other's backs on the streets.
Suddenly, I feel a presence behind us and turn to see Ryker standing at the bottom of the basement stairs.
I step back from Marcus, my heart pounding in my chest.
The basement feels smaller now, cramped with the weight of our shared history and the secrets that lie within its walls.
Ryker descends the final steps, his expensive shoes crunching on decades of dirt and newspaper fragments.
Marcus busies himself with the blueprints, avoiding eye contact as Ryker approaches.
"I didn't know you were here," I say, trying to keep my voice steady.
Ryker's gaze flickers between Marcus and me before settling on the stack of newspapers.
"Found something interesting," he says, his voice echoing off the damp walls.
He holds up a thick manila envelope I hadn't noticed before.
"I was digging through some archives at the office and came across this," he explains, pulling out several black and white photographs.
As he hands them to me, I feel a sense of trepidation wash over me.
The first photo shows an old car parked outside Joe's Diner, its chrome bumper gleaming in the sunlight. The second photo depicts a group of people standing outside the diner's entrance - men in suits and women in long coats, their faces blurred by time and neglect.
But it's the third photo that catches my attention.
A young girl stands alone in front of the diner, her eyes wide with curiosity as she stares up at the camera.
I hold the faded photograph under my phone's flashlight, studying the girl's haunting expression.
Her dress and hairstyle suggest the 1960s, but there's something about her eyes that seems oddly familiar.
Marcus continues examining the blueprints in the corner, deliberately avoiding my gaze after our moment earlier.
The damp air of the basement makes the photo feel sticky in my hands.
When I turn to Ryker, his face has gone pale.
He takes the photo from me, his hands trembling slightly as he holds it up to his own light.
"That's her," he whispers, his voice barely audible over the sound of dripping water.
"That's my mother."
I frown, confusion etched on my face.
"Your mother?"
Ryker nods, his eyes fixed on the photograph.
"She used to tell me stories about this place," he murmurs, almost to himself.
Marcus finally looks up, his curiosity piqued.
"What kind of stories?" he asks, stepping closer to peer at the photograph.
Ryker glances at him briefly before turning his attention back to the photo.
"She said she used to work here," he explains, his voice tinged with a mix of sadness and longing.
"But that was a long time ago."
I look at the photo again, trying to place the girl's face in my own memories.
But there's something else I notice - a name scribbled on the back of the photograph.
"Emily Wilson," I read aloud, turning the photo over to show Ryker.
"Does that sound familiar?"
Ryker shakes his head, his brow furrowed in concentration.
"I don't remember her ever mentioning that name," he admits, his voice laced with disappointment.
I tuck the photograph into my pocket, determination coursing through my veins.
"We need to find out more about this place," I declare, my voice filled with conviction.
"And we're going to start by searching every inch of this diner."
Ryker nods in agreement, his eyes still fixed on the photograph.
Marcus steps forward, his expression a mix of curiosity and concern.
"You really think there's something here?" he asks, his voice tinged with skepticism. I meet his gaze, my jaw set in determination.
"I do," I reply, my voice firm but controlled.
"And I'm not leaving until we find it."
We make our way up from the basement, our footsteps echoing through the empty halls of Joe's Diner.
The main dining room is dimly lit, the only sound coming from the creaking of old wooden chairs and the distant hum of a refrigerator in the kitchen.
I lead Ryker and Marcus through the maze of tables, our footsteps stirring up dust and forgotten memories.
As we reach the kitchen area, I pause for a moment, taking in the familiar sights and smells.
It's been years since I last stepped foot in here, but everything feels eerily unchanged - from the worn linoleum floors to the faded signs advertising breakfast specials on the walls. "Let's split up and search," I suggest, my voice carrying across the room.
"Meet back here in 20 minutes and see what we've found."
Ryker nods in agreement as he heads towards one end of the dining room, while Marcus disappears into a back hallway that leads to storage rooms and offices.
I make my way into Joe's old office, a small room tucked away behind the main counter.
The air is stale and musty, filled with the scent of aged paper and forgotten dreams.
I begin rummaging through old filing cabinets, my fingers leaving trails in the dust that coats everything.
As I flip through moldy receipts and faded order tickets, I can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia wash over me.
This place has seen so much history, so many lives intersecting and colliding within its walls.
But as I search through the files, I realize that there's nothing out of the ordinary here - just the mundane paperwork of a long-forgotten business.
I sigh in frustration, pushing aside another stack of dusty documents.
Just as I'm about to give up, a loud crash echoes from the dining area, making me jump in surprise.
I rush out of the office, my heart pounding in my chest.
Ryker is kneeling on the floor, his hands shaking as he pulls something from beneath a broken floorboard. "What is it?" I ask breathlessly, hurrying over to where he's crouched.
Ryker looks up at me, his eyes wide with excitement.
"I found something," he says, his voice trembling with anticipation.
Marcus joins us, his face etched with concern as he sees Ryker's reaction.
"What is it?" he asks again, his voice tinged with urgency.
Ryker holds up an old yellowed envelope, its edges worn and frayed with age.
He carefully opens it, revealing stacks of hundred-dollar bills inside.
The money spills onto the dirty floor, sending shockwaves through all three of us.
We stare at it in stunned silence for what feels like an eternity before Marcus finally breaks the silence.
"Where did you find this?" he asks Ryker, his voice filled with disbelief. Ryker points to the broken floorboard beneath him.
"It was hidden there," he explains, his voice still shaking with adrenaline.
Marcus kneels down next to him and begins examining the money more closely.
"This looks decades old," he says after a moment, his voice filled with awe.
"Maybe even from before our time."
I crouch down beside them, taking in the stacks of cash scattered across the floor.
"Do you think this has something to do with your mother?" I ask, glancing at Ryker.
Ryker hesitates, then nods slowly. "She always said there were secrets buried here, but I never imagined this."
Marcus looks between us, his eyes narrowing. "If this money's connected to her, we need to find out why it was hidden."
While Marcus and Ryker continue examining the money, I stand up and glance around the room.
My eyes land on a small, rusty shelf in the corner, partially hidden behind a stack of old boxes.
I walk over to it, noticing a faint draft coming from behind the shelf.
It's almost imperceptible, but I'm certain I feel a slight breeze against my skin.
"Guys," I call out, gesturing for them to join me.
"There's something here."
Marcus and Ryker hurry over, their faces filled with curiosity.
"What is it?" Marcus asks as he reaches me.
I point to the shelf.
"I think there's a draft coming from behind it."
Ryker frowns, his brow furrowed in confusion.
"But how? There's no window or door nearby."
I shrug.
"I don't know. But let's move this and see what we find."
Marcus nods and together, we push the shelf away from the wall.
As it scrapes across the floor, we're met with a musty smell that fills our nostrils. Behind the shelf lies a weathered wooden panel, its surface cracked and worn with age.
I press my hand against it, feeling a slight give under my touch.
"It feels hollow," I say, looking at Marcus and Ryker with excitement in my voice.
Marcus steps forward and presses his weight against the panel.
To our surprise, it creaks open like a hidden door, revealing a narrow passageway beyond.
The air that escapes is stale and musty, carrying whispers of secrets long buried.
We exchange glances, our hearts pounding in unison as we step into the unknown.
The passageway stretches before us like an ancient tunnel, its walls lined with cobwebs and forgotten memories.
We make our way cautiously down its length until we reach a large wooden door adorned with intricate carvings of leaves and vines. The door is locked, but after some fiddling with the rusty doorknob, Marcus manages to pry it open with a satisfying creak.