Clara approached as much as she dared. Whatever this phenomenon was, there was no need to open the door. The doorway to the Terminus was damaged and effectively locked open.
Five…
Silver was counting, and Clara prepared for the countdown.
Four…
Clara tightened the straps on her backpack.
Three…
Clara slowed her heart and took a deep breath.
Two…
She exhaled, and calmed her heart.
Now!

Disclaimer: This novel is an work in progress and readers may encounter grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Please view this a draft and not a published work.