All Chapters of DEGREE OF FANCY: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

As the night wore on, Sophia drifted off to sleep, her gentle snores a soothing sound in the quiet darkness. But I couldn't sleep. I lay there, staring up at the ceiling, feeling like a stranger in my own bed.I tried to shake off the feeling, telling myself that I was just being paranoid. But I couldn't shake the sense of discomfort that had been growing inside me all day.Finally, I threw off the covers and got out of bed. I walked over to the window and looked out into the night, feeling restless and agitated. I didn't know what I was looking for, but I knew I couldn't stay in that bed, in that house, for one more minute.I grabbed my car keys and headed out into the night, feeling a sense of freedom and release as I walked away from the house. I didn't know where I was going, but I knew I had to get out of there.As I drove, the city lights blurring together outside my window, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. I turned on the radio, letting the music fill the silence, and let m

As I sat there, lost in my own thoughts and doubts, a man walked into the restaurant and caught my eye. He was tall, with a rugged jawline and a messy mop of hair. He looked familiar, but I couldn't quite place him.As he approached my table, I felt a sense of confusion. Who was this guy? And why was he sitting down in front of me?"Hey, buddy," he said, with a friendly smile. "I'm Alex. We've been friends for years."I stared at him, feeling like I'd been punched in the gut. Friends? Years? I didn't remember this guy at all.Alex seemed to sense my confusion, and his expression turned sympathetic. "I heard about what happened to you," he said. "I heard you lost your memories."I nodded, feeling a sense of embarrassment. "Yeah. I don't remember anything."Alex nodded understandingly. "Well, let me tell you a story. We used to come to this restaurant all the time. It's your favorite place, and you always order the same thing: a burger with extra cheese and a side of fries."As Alex spo

As I walked into my office, I couldn't shake off the feeling of curiosity and unease. I sat down at my desk, trying to focus on my work, but my mind kept wandering back to the mysterious note and the woman who had given it to me.Finally, I couldn't resist anymore. I pulled out the note and unfolded it, my eyes scanning the message. It was brief and cryptic, but it sent a shiver down my spine."Go to the rooftop," it said. "Come alone. Don't let anyone notice you."I hesitated, feeling a sense of confusion and uncertainty. What was going on? And who was behind this mysterious message?But despite my reservations, I found myself getting up from my desk and walking out of my office. I tried to act normally, so that no one would notice me leaving. I walked down the hallway, took the elevator to the top floor, and then made my way to the rooftop.As I stepped out onto the rooftop, I saw the woman again. She was standing with her back to me, looking out over the city. She was wearing a red

As I slowly regained consciousness, I realized that I was in a completely different environment. I was shirtless, kneeling on a cold, hard floor, with both of my arms raised and tied. I tried to struggle, but my wrists were bound tightly, and I couldn't move.Suddenly, a bucket of cold water was poured over my head, and I gasped in shock. The water was icy cold, and it sent shivers down my spine. I coughed and spluttered, trying to catch my breath.As I looked around, I saw that I was in a dark room, with no windows or doors visible. The only light came from a faint, flickering glow that seemed to emanate from the walls themselves.I heard the sound of high heels clicking on the floor, and I turned my head to see Sophia walking towards me. She was dressed in a stunning black evening gown, her hair styled perfectly, and her makeup flawless.She sat down in a chair in front of me, her eyes fixed on mine. She didn't say a word, just watched me with an unnerving intensity. I tried to spea

As I slowly opened my eyes, my gaze fell on the person I loved most in this world - Bridgette. But to my surprise, she wasn't lying in a hospital bed, she was sitting beside me, holding my hand and smiling weakly.I felt a wave of relief wash over me, and I quickly sat up, wrapping my arms around Bridgette in a tight hug. "Oh, thank god you're okay," I whispered into her hair, holding her close.Bridgette hugged me back, her arms trembling with emotion. "What happened to you?" she asked, her voice shaking with concern. "You're all beat up and bruised."I took a deep breath, trying to process everything that had happened. I looked over at Alex, who was standing on the other side of the hospital room, watching us with a concerned expression."Where do I even start?" I asked, shaking my head.Bridgette leaned back, her eyes locked on mine. "Start from the beginning," she said gently. "What happened after you left me?"I took another deep breath, and began to explain everything that had h