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A Glass Cell and Iron Chains
Author: Athalaz
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"Wake up, Mr. Miller. The darkness is no longer your ally."

The muffled yet incredibly clear voice pierced David Vexley's consciousness. He tried to move his body, but the cold, hard sensation of metal instantly stopped his intent. Both his wrists were handcuffed with thick steel chains permanently embedded into the concrete wall behind him. His paralyzed left arm ached from the forced position.

David slowly opened his eyelids.

AAARGH!

A stifled scream escaped Davi

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