All Chapters of 168 Hours in Hell: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

“Come on, one dance.” The people around us cheered asking for another dance. I looked at my handsome husband. He was wearing an open-neck silk shirt, tailored slacks, and a well-cut jacket.My handsome man gave me his beautiful charming smile, stretching his hand towards me and then bowing in respect as I took his hand, and again we were in the center of the stage dancing.“They just can’t get enough…” My husband chuckled, and I let out a small giggle while looking at the bunch of people we had invited for dinner before I would start my work again as a married woman.I had been working in a news firm, writing different articles and covering breaking news. That's what I do. I went to Germany for an interview with a high-end man, where I met Theo. Theo worked for a well-known software engineering company. He is an engineer, a well-built, educated, intelligent man.I was not someone easy to please but he had swept me over with his charms. In just two months, he proposed and the other wee

I heard rustling sounds, keys fidgeting, wailing, crying…With difficulty, I opened my eyes. I am in a room with a few people whom I do not know well but they all work in the News Firm, I have seen them there.My head hurt, I held my head and groaned from the pain, it felt like someone had hit me hard.“Arghh…”“Mommy… Mommy…” I heard a cry, a familiar voice, instantly I looked up and saw George, his face covered with fear and anxiousness. I approached him staggeringly and then blinked my eyes multiple times. Finally, I saw Lily lying on the floor unconscious and Geroge shaking her looking worried.“Lilly… Lily…” I patted Lily’s cheek trying to wake her up. She didn’t move, I tried to look for her pulse and thankfully, I found it, but she is too weak.“W..a..t..e..r…” She murmured and I looked around eagerly, “Water… Does anyone have water? Water… Please?”I yelled but everyone seemed to turn a deaf ear as no one responded to me, just looking at me with tight lips. Are they all ghosts

CLICKI didn’t know how long it had passed when suddenly we all heard an announcement in the room which startled us all in unison.“So, Ladies and Gentlemen… It’s time to clean your dirty asses…” A dark yet robotic voice came from somewhere in the room and subconsciously I looked up at the camera knowing that that kidnapper is watching us all the time.“So, now get into pairs…” He laughed maniacally and it sent chills down my back in fear.I am terrified to face this man again.As soon as his voice vanished, everyone started to make pairs. The two old men made their pair, and the two young men made theirs, Miranda made a pair with Lily, while I, George, and another young man left behind.George stuck his body with mine, terrified. It’s hard for the little boy, he's hardly nine.“Looks like I’m left alone.” The young man said in an obvious manner as his eyes averted from George to me.“He’s scared,” I told him, holding George tighter in my arms letting him know that he is safe in my em

“Aunt Eloise … Aunt Eloise …” I heard faint voices from afar.BLINK … BLINKI tried to open my eyes and my eyelids felt heavier than ever when my vision got a little clearer I saw George’s face which relaxed my nerves, and as I turned I groaned from the pain.“Ahh…”“Aunt Eloise.” George rushed to me after hearing my voice and then a water bottle was placed near my lips. I took small eager sips, feeling too thirsty as though all blood and energy were drained from my body.Finally, when my senses returned, I tried to sit up.“What happened to you, Aunt Eloise?” George asked, his eyes showed worry as he touched my cheek with a light hand and I groaned from the pain.“Ahh…”“I am sorry,” George quickly apologized and retreated his hand with an apologetic look on his face.I shook my head to tell him that it didn’t hurt but the words were not able to get out of my mouth. I leaned my head back at the wall, my body hurt, and so did my face, I don’t remember what happened to me.I closed my

On the third day, we were rewarded with tiny cupcakes as an honor for surviving for more than 48 hours. George ate his food heartily while I ate with difficulty. Lily's condition was getting worse and I needed to do something to save her.At least, I could try.I kept pondering in my heart about what I should do, and when I went out of options I simply stood in the center of the room and then opened my mouth nervously, “The masked man…” I acknowledged him, “If you’re listening, then please help the woman here. She has a fever, high fever, and she needs medical help.”I said it out loud and then sat back in my place. I know there is no way I could argue with that man or order him around.I buckled my knees to my chest and then started praying in my heart silently for Lily. Hours passed but there was no movement at the other side of the door. I knew the kidnapper wouldn't help her, my request meant nothing to him until it was a game for him…Suddenly, my mind clicked and I stood again,