The darkness of the cell was almost suffocating as the chains rattled against each other, creating a cacophony of sound that made it impossible for anyone to relax. The only source of light came from a dim bulb hanging from the ceiling, which cast eerie shadows across the room. Amidst the gloom, two figures could be seen, shackled together and barely conscious.

Chloe and Sam jolted awake with a scream as a bucket of ice-cold water was thrown on them, drenching their clothes and chilling them to the bone. Confused and disoriented, they looked around, trying to make sense of their surroundings.

"Wh...where are we?" Sam's voice was hoarse as...