Dr. Emily Roth stood at the threshold of the hospital, her heart pounding with a mix of dread and determination. "I have to know what happened here," she whispered to herself, her breath visible in the chilly air. The wind howled through the broken windows, echoing with the whispers of forgotten souls.
Emily walked cautiously, her footsteps resonating through the vacant halls. Her eyes were drawn to a room marked "Records," its door slightly ajar as if inviting her in. "This must be where they kept the files," she thought, pushing the door open to reveal stacks of dusty folders.
Emily sifted through the documents, her fingers trembling as she uncovered records of bizarre experiments. "These patients... they never left," she realized, horror creeping into her voice. The pages detailed procedures that defied ethical boundaries, hinting at a malevolent purpose behind the hospital's walls.
Emily felt an icy grip on her shoulder, causing her to gasp and whirl around. "Who's there?" she called out, her voice echoing in the oppressive silence. The shadows receded, leaving only the flickering light to accompany her.
Emily's eyes widened as she read the final entry. "We must atone for what we've done," it said, a plea mingled with regret. The truth weighed heavily on her, a burden of knowledge she couldn't ignore.
Emily stumbled back through the corridors, her pulse racing as the shadows closed in. "I need to get out of here," she muttered, her voice drowned by the rising din. With one final glance at the haunted halls, she burst through the doors into the safety of the night.