Chapter 7 - Chloe Takes ControlChloe dropped the axe.
She looked at the terrified congregation.
Then at the timer.
Then at the windows.
Her uncle had taught her something during their weekend self-defense lessons.
When everyone else panics, find the exit.
Chloe climbed onto the altar.
“STOP!”
Her tiny voice somehow cut through the chaos.
Everyone looked at her.
“Break the windows!”
Nobody moved.
“NOW!”
A large man grabbed a brass hymn stand.
He swung.
The stained glass shattered.
Cold autumn air rushed into the sanctuary.
People began climbing through.
One by one.
Then dozens.
The trap began to collapse.
Not because of the police.
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Not because of Julian.
Because a ten-year-old girl refused to surrender.
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Chapter 8 - The Grandmother's EscapeEleanor turned toward the private vestry.
Chapter 9 - SirensDaylight flooded the sanctuary.
Chapter 10 - The Truth Inside the HouseThe bomb squad neutralized the device.
Chapter 11 - The Missing ManWeeks passed.
Chapter 12 - The WarehouseThey found the warehouse abandoned.
Chapter 13 - David's MessageHidden beneath the desk, they found a recording.
