The Red Lotus Lounge (19)

Erik stood in the middle of the room, searching for all his friends while smoke filled the dancefloor. The club was in flames, and the air was thick with smoke, making it hard to see more than a few feet ahead.

Behind him, he heard the muffled sobs of Martha. She was scared, but Erik couldn't blame her.

They had just been through hell together, and now they had to escape this burning building before it was too late. The young woman saw many people die today, and despite her best efforts, she couldn't help them.

Erik scanned the hallway, his eyes stinging from the thick black smoke. He could barely see a few meters ahead of him, but he knew they had to get out of there fast.

"Amber!" he called out, his voice hoarse from the smoke. "We need to head for the main entrance!"

Amber, who was a few meters away, looked at him with urgency on her face. "I know, but it is hard! Should we wait for Mikey's mother?"