C. IS
It is the linking verb in the sentence, This storm is worse than the last one.
Linking verbs are verbs that links the subject to the rest of the sentence. It is also called a copula or copular verb.
These are all linking verbs: be (am, is, are, was, were, has been, are being, might have been), become, and seem.
There are also some action verbs that functions as linking verbs.
Answer:
It's probably gonna be Bendy's Hell's Kitchen AU
Explanation:
The answer is she heightened the stakes, giving the audience someone else to care about increases the suspense level. Adapted from the 1924 short story written by Richard Connell, it sticks closely to the original narrative, except for some character changes, most notably the addition of a female character creating a suspense vibe since that is the plot twist of the story.