A Split-Second Decision
Emma turned her head—he was already too close. Her eyes darted around the stairwell. In that instant, instinct took over. She did something the man never expected.
Light. Noise. Don’t stay quiet.
She slapped on every hallway light switch, flooding the dark entryway with brightness. Then, with all her strength, she pounded her fists against the nearest apartment door.
“Help! Please help me!” Her small voice cracked with panic, but it echoed down the stairwell.
