Outside search
Dr. Brown’s words echoed in Gracie’s mind: “Check the surroundings. He couldn’t have gotten far.” With that command driving her, she burst through the hospital doors, the sound slamming shut behind her. The night air bit at her skin, sending a shiver down her spine as she scanned the darkness. She moved swiftly, peering into shadows and corners, but the man was nowhere to be found.

Outside Search
No trace found
Gracie circled the hospital twice, her breath visible in the cold night as she searched every inch—behind shrubs, along alcoves, and near emergency exits. Yet he had completely vanished. With each empty spot, her unease deepened. How could someone so frail disappear without leaving the faintest trace? It was as though he had dissolved into the air.

No Trace Found