Ten years back: The David Incident

A call of hope

Sia's heart raced as she lay in the dimly lit room, her senses slowly returning. Her head throbbed from the blow she had received during her abduction, but she couldn't afford to linger in pain. She needed to escape.

The room was small and suffocating, with a single flickering lightbulb overhead. Her wrists and ankles were bound with tight restraints and the realization that she had been kidnapped sent panic coursing through her veins.

Over the days that followed, Sia observed her captors' routines, learning their patterns and vulnerabilities. She knew she needed to bide her time, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
One night, as her captor entered the room, Sia seized her chance. With every ounce of strength she could muster, she launched herself at him, catching him off guard. They wrestled for control, and in the struggle, she managed to break free from her restraints.

Adrenaline surged through her veins as she scrambled to her feet, her head spinning from the sudden exertion. Her captor, now disoriented, lunged at her again, but Sia's determination and desperation fueled her. She fought back with all her might, landing a blow that sent him reeling.
Sia knew she had to move quickly. Her escape was fraught with danger and uncertainty. She had no idea where she was, and her captors could be lurking around any corner. Her head throbbed from the injuries she had sustained during her struggle, but she couldn't afford to stop.

With every step, she pushed through the pain, navigating the unfamiliar building in search of an exit. Finally, she found a door that led to a dimly lit alleyway. The cold night air hit her like a shock, but it was a welcome sensation of freedom.
Sia had no idea how far she was from home or if her captors were still pursuing her. Her strength waned with each step, but her determination burned brighter than ever. She needed to reach safety and find her way back to her mother, Lily, who must have been frantic with worry.

With each step, her surroundings became more familiar, and she realized she was not far from her mother's house. Tears welled up in her eyes as she thought of the embrace that awaited her, but she knew she couldn't stop until she reached safety.
As Sia recounted the harrowing ordeal of her captivity, she also shared the story of the mysterious cassette tapes that had set her on this perilous journey. The investigation into her kidnapping led to the capture of some of the individuals involved in her abduction, and the information she had gathered added weight to the case against them.

But Sia couldn't shake the feeling that the tapes held a deeper secret, one that might connect to her father's murder. She decided to embark on a quest to continue to uncover the truth behind the tapes and the connection to her father's death. She does not dare to go on a quest with anyone because now this girl has trust issues.