"The coast looks clear. Alright, time to go."
Tiptoeing down the stairs, I made sure to tread lightly on the balls of my feet.
"Just a few more feet to go, and I'll be in the home stretch." If I could just get the door unlocked, it'd be a sprint to the fence. After a quick climb, I figured I'd be able to hunker down in the woods.
"Where do you think you're going?" Her hand grabbed my member, as the other pointed a pistol at my head. "Back up the stairs, now."
My family still thinks that I'm dead.
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Oh shit! There was a twist and then another twist all in less than 100 words. Loved the suspense and mystery in this.
Oh my. Well done.
❤️📝Nice and that lady on the pic has a serious mug 😆🤨
Super!!!💖💖💕