I sprinted down the stairs, my heart pounding in my chest. I could hear the sirens getting closer and closer. I had to get out of there, and fast.
As I burst through the front door, I was greeted by a wall of flashing lights. Officer Johnson was standing there, his eyes fixed on me.
"Ava, don't move," he growled, his hand on his gun.
I didn't need any further encouragement. I took off running, weaving through the crowds of people gathered outside. I could hear Officer Johnson shouting behind me, but I didn't dare look back.
I kept running until I reached the edge of town, where the streets were quieter and less populated. I didn't stop until I was sure I'd lost him.
Panting and disheveled, I finally slowed to a stop. My mind was racing with thoughts of what to do next. I couldn't go back to my apartment - it was too risky. And I couldn't stay here - Officer Johnson would be looking for me.
As I caught my breath, a plan began to form in my mind. I would leave town, start fresh somewhere new life.YES ,yes just like everysingle time ...easy right? It was the only way to keep my secret safe...
But as I turned to make my way back into town, I saw something that made my heart skip a beat. A black sedan was parked at the edge of the road, its engine running. And behind the wheel...
Officer Johnson.
He'd found me.
I knew then that I had to think fast. And think fast, I did.
In a flash of inspiration, I remembered a contact from my past - a friend from college who owed me a favor. She lived in another state, and I knew she'd take me in.
Without hesitation, I sprinted towards the sedan, yanking open the door and diving inside just as Officer Johnson was about to pounce.
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The Dead: Silent
HorrorIn a world where the ordinary and the unknown collide, a young woman finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and intrigue. With no memory of her past, she boards a bus, hoping to escape her troubles and start anew. But little does she know, her...
