"Who is it?" Kathy asked politely, but instead of a reply, the doorbell rang again, 'DING-DONG.'
A chill ran down her spine as she leaned in to peek through the peephole. All she saw was the empty hallway outside the apartment. Something was definitely wrong.
Frowning with concern, Kathy pulled back from the peephole and reached for the deadbolt lock, twisting it carefully. She grabbed the door handle, turning it slowly, and pushed the door open, ready to stick her head outside...
Suddenly, two smartly dressed figures appeared, startling her. They pushed their way into the apartment before she could even react.
"James-" she tried to call out, but her voice was cut off.
Danny, the first intruder, moved quickly to grab her, covering her mouth to silence her screams. He pulled her back i
