They stood like a mountain — Mustafa and his companions — their faces radiating courage even as the end drew near. The sound of gunfire tore through the silence, echoing in the void like laughter mocking death itself. There was no fear in their eyes, only the calm defiance of those who know that the end is merely another door.
But then... the creature moved.
A single scream echoed before it lunged forward, its massive body engulfing them in one swift motion — as darkness swallows the last ray of light. Only the sound of its heavy breathing remained.
Then... silence.
When Mustafa opened his eyes, the light was soft and warm, streaming gently through a small window. He sat up, bewildered, checking his body. The floor beneath him felt familiar, and the scent of coffee lingered in the air. There, in the corner, Sarah lay asleep, her face peaceful, her head resting against his chest.
He whispered, his voice trembling:
"Were we... dreaming? Or did we really die?"
Suddenly, she woke with a start, screaming:
"Mohamed…!"
No one answered.
Only the chirping of birds outside filled the silence, as if the world itself refused to acknowledge what had just happened.
Suddenly, Mohamed woke up to find his team asleep, then his gaze shifted to his son Omar, whom he found sleeping in a strange way, with his feet resting against the wall and his body raised as if practicing yoga. He whispered to himself:
"Glory be to Allah, it's as if I am looking at my brother Sofian sleeping. You really resemble my son.
"Then he moved toward Mustafa's room, lighting a cigarette and saying:
"I hope fate is fair to you, my son, unlike it was with my younger brother.
"He opened Mustafa's door to see his younger brother wearing only underwear, looking at Sarah, who was also dressed only in underwear and a barely-there bra. Both were unaware of what had just happened.
This scene angered Mohamed, who pulled out a gun and aimed it at them, shouting:
"Are you having sex while I'm here? You're dead, Mustafa!
"Mustafa met this threatening tone with joy and happiness, running toward him and hugging him:
"You're alive, brother!"Mohamed responded coldly:
"Yes, I don't die easily. How dare you do that in front of me?
"Mustafa lowered his head and did not answer until Sarah spoke:
"Although what happened is scary and strange, making love to you was the only special thing about it.
"Mustafa lowered his head and said:
"Uhh.
"Before Sarah could react, a flame of fire passed near her head. She slowly turned and said:
"Damn, Mohamed, you're alive!
"She ran toward him and hugged him:
"If you hadn't killed me, I would have kissed you now!
"Mohamed replied strangely:
"What's stopping you?"
Mustafa looked at her in surprise, stepped back, and whistled for everyone to enter.
Omar:
"My father is alive, I can't believe it!
"Rayan:
"Sir, you're alive!
"Adam:
"I thought I lost you.
"Mustafa:
"I want you to watch this.
"Sarah was surprised:
"Did you gather them to see me kissing your brother? You're sick.
"Mustafa winked at her three times, as if sending secret messages that she quickly understood.Before the wall could be broken down with one blow, Fatima entered wearing a strange steel glove. Seeing Mohamed hugging Sarah stirred her jealousy, and she approached to strike him.She said:
"It seems you forgot who I am, Mohamed.
"Mohamed replied:
"Maybe I have, but I know who I am, and I will kiss her.
"Everyone was astonished by Mohamed's behavior as he moved to kiss Sarah, who moved to kiss him forcibly, before Fatima surprised him and killed him with a sword that emerged from his abdomen.
But Mustafa pulled Sarah away before the sword could reach her.
Mohamed stepped back, looked at her with a faint smile, then fell silently to the ground.A deadly silence prevailed.
Surprise was evident on everyone's faces—except Mustafa's and Fatima's.
There was something strange in their looks, as if they knew this was not death, but the beginning of something else.
Omar:
What have you done? Mom, you killed my father.
Fatima, angrily:
Shut your mouth before I kill you too.
Adam:
Have you lost your mind, ma'am? How could you kill your husband?
Ryan pulls out his gun and points it at her:
I will take revenge for him.
She laughs coldly:
If you are a man, do it.
The laughter continues for a few moments before a deadly silence falls, as she stares into his eyes.