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You need some space. A lot of space. You pocket your troublesome card and walk away gaining some distance from the crazy Hat Man. As you walk, a woman sounds from behind you, "Please! You have to help me."

You turn around to meet her gaze. She looks desperate and downright terrified.

"We all need help." You almost laugh but stop when you see just how serious she is. Can't blame her.

"Please!" She holds her card out to you, "I have money! Real money! I can pay you for your time!"

"What?" You are confused what she even means.

"I've been here for over a year! I can't stay here anymore. I can buy your time! He said I could buy time and I'd be free! Let me pay you!" She starts frantically digging in her purse. She pulls out a wallet and shows you that she has multiple large bills inside.

"Wait." You hold up our hands, "We can just pay for someone else's time? Then we get to leave?"

"Yes!" She says frantically, "Please, I am only nine years in debt! I am so close to getting out of here! Take my nine years and I'll give you all the money in my wallet!"

"Nine years?" Your eyes bulge at her revelation.

"I had thirty-six. I managed to sell some away to others." She informs you, "Won't you take the rest? Or at least a few years!"

She looks so worn down and beyond desperate. You feel horrible for her. But at the same time, you almost want to thank her. She just showed you a possible way out. But what to do about her?

























To pocket the money - Select page 30

To deny her - Select page 31

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