A Icy Wave Of Dread
Melissa was engulfed in an icy wave of dread as the relentless blare of the alarm pierced the air. Trapped in a whirlwind of accusations, her initial unease escalated into sheer panic.
The cacophony of the alarm drew the attention of nearby shoppers, their stares penetrating as they fixated on Melissa and Hailey.
The guard’s demeanor transformed from mild annoyance to palpable suspicion, adding to Melissa’s mounting sense of despair. It felt as though the weight of the world had suddenly descended upon her shoulders.