I'm alone in a dark, murky world. All I am is cold, anxious, and... scared. I'm already too tired to run. I'm shaking within a pitch black world. Then I hear someone's voice in the distance.
???: Are you alr... Hey! What the...?
Someone is shaking my shoulder roughly. I snap back into consciousness blankly, then I'm aware of the terrible cold around me. My wet clothes are clinging to my cold body.
???: Hey! Come on!
When my eyes bring the world into focus, I see the face of a man. He's looking at me with a concerned expression.
???: Where am I...?
I look around me and see a narrow space with glass walls. Apparently I had been sleeping in a telephone box.
Man: Good, looks like you're coming to. What're you doing in a place like this?
???: I don't know...
Man: It's dangerous to be sleeping in a place like this anyway. Let's get you home.
???: Home...
Man: What's your adress...?
???: I don't know...
Man: Hey... are you drunk?
???: I really don't know...! I-I...
Man: ...What's your name?
???: Me? Who am I...?
Man: ...
I'm really not trying to joke around. I honestly don't know who I am, where I live, or what I'm doing here.
???: This... this can't be...!
Man: Calm down. Do you have a license or health insurance card? A cellphone?
???: Ah...
I get up and look around me, but I have nothing. No bag, no cellphone, nothing.
???: I don't...
Man: Do you really not remember anything?
This man really seems worried about me. I don't know much of anything at the moment, but I do Know that he's not a bad person.
???: I don't remember anything...
Man: You're weak. I'll call an ambulance for now.
I have someone that's worried about me. This frees me from the terrible anxiety and suddenly an awful chill hits my body.
???: I-I'm cold...
Man: H-Hey! You alright?
He takes off his coat and places it over my trembling shoulders.
Man: We can't afford to wait for an ambulance. Can you walk a little?
???: Probably...
Man: My apartment is nearby. We can warm you up there.
I stand up with his support and I exit the telephone box dizzily.
Cold rain is falling outside. The cold leaves me leaning against the telephone box, unable to move.
Man: Can you not walk...?
He looks at me, unable to move, then crouches down with his back facing me.
???: Hug...?
Man: I'll carry you to my place.
???: Ah...
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Illegal Romance
Mystery / ThrillerA police history full of mysteries and surrounded with a romance, but with a great disadvantage. Will protagonist be able to overcome it?