119. Hide And Seek

Stella moved out of the car through the door and reached the place alone where the kidnapper had called her.

Stella's heart raced as she stood alone at the desolate location to which the kidnapper had directed her.

The air was thick with tension, and every rustle of leaves seemed to amplify her anxiety.

The place was remote, surrounded by towering trees that cast elongated shadows in the fading daylight.

She could feel the weight of isolation settling upon her, and a shiver ran down her spine despite the warmth of the evening.

The sun was dipping below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink.

Stella's surroundings took on an eerie quality as the shadows grew longer, and the soft whisper of the wind seemed to carry a sinister undertone.

She clutched her phone tightly, the device's glow providing a feeble sense of comfort in the encroaching darkness.

Her breathing quickened as the minutes stretched on, and doubts crept into her mind.

As time ticked by, Stella's