The blinding lights bore down on me, casting harsh shadows across the sterile room. I felt a flicker of defiance amidst the terror as I stared at the camera lens, knowing that somewhere out there, Timothy might be watching. "Stella, shut up!" Bruce's voice sliced through the tension, his eyes ablaz
My breath caught in my throat as shock paralyzed me, watching the screams die on her lips as she stared up in shock. The sight of Bruce, his features twisted with a mix of horror and regret, sent a shiver down my spine. “What have you done?” I managed to choke out, my voice barely above a whisper,
"She'll just be another witness," Bruce spat out, his voice laced with a chilling determination. "And so will you, Evie. I can't have any witnesses." The gravity of his words sent a shiver down my spine. His cold, calculated threat hung in the air, the prospect of imminent danger seeping into my bo
TIMOTHY POV Timothy gripped the steering wheel tightly, his foot pressing the accelerator, urging his car to go faster. The urgency to reach Evie burned within him, each passing mile heightening his anxiety. The image of Evie's desperate plea for help replayed in his mind, her voice trembling with
The car ride was suffocating. I felt the ropes digging into my wrists, rubbing the skin raw. Glancing sideways, I saw Bruce, his face etched with conflicting emotions as he drove. He seemed lost in his own thoughts, wrestling with a dilemma that I couldn't quite place. I needed to find a way to cra
The air was thick with tension as the camera continued to roll, capturing our lives for an audience whose hunger for closure drove the charade. I faced Bruce, desperation etched into every line of my face, as I attempted to plead with a man whose heart seemed shrouded in shadows. "You won't harm me
His expression softened momentarily, but suspicion lingered in his eyes. "Evie, I don't believe you've suddenly had a change of heart." I pushed forward, the urgency of the moment propelling me to maintain the charade. "Please, Bruce, I've made mistakes. Let's start over somewhere else. Leave all o
The night air hung heavy with tension as Timothy sat in front of the glowing screen, his eyes fixed on the livestream feed, his mind racing with worry and frustration. He leaned forward, analyzing the surroundings through the lens of the camera, attempting to glean any clue about Evie and Bruce's wh