We took the first hiding place we could find, a small space under a stairwell. There we crouched tensely, trembling with fear. The footsteps thudded slowly and heavily toward us. Somewhere in the distance, a car door slammed.
place we could find, somewhere in the distance, door slammed
a small space, trembling, footsteps thudded, a car door slammed
crouched tensely, trembling with fear, thudded slowly and heavily
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The words that create a suspenseful mood in the provided sentences are:
These phrases evoke a sense of anxiety, anticipation, and foreboding, contributing to the overall suspenseful atmosphere of the scene.
