prologue + author's note

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HARRY WAS ASLEEP. She could kill him now. His face was turned from her – it wouldn't be hard. Would he stir if she moved? Try and stop her? Or would he accept what he deserved?

God, she couldn't think like that. She needed to remember what was right, what was good. But, she couldn't help it. When you're a hostage, the days seem endless and hope is the first things to die.

The girl tried to rack her brain for happy memories to hold off the dark thoughts, but each day they got harder and harder to summon.

She didn't know how long it had been since it happened. All she knew was that normal life seemed like a dream ago. And she feared she'd never get out of this nightmare.

Why did he have to take her? Lord knew she was the last girl that deserved this- but yet no one deserved this, she thought.

Her knees were brought to her chest, one of her arms hugging them to her while her other couldn't move due to the pair of handcuffs trapping it to the metal headboard.

He didn't trust her.

She wanted out.

His silhouette was visible, lying on the mattress next to where she sat, light snores tumbling from his lips as he slept well. Yet her eyes were anywhere but.

The gun was on the bedside table, a careless act.

Harry was asleep. She could kill him now.

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Cast List

(you are obviously welcome to picture whoever you'd like but this is who I picture as the characters)

Mädchen Amick (in Twin Peaks) as Layla Stone

Mädchen Amick (in Twin Peaks) as Layla Stone

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Harry Styles as himself

Dylan O'Brien as Will Hamilton

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Dylan O'Brien as Will Hamilton

Idris Elba as Detective Alfie Lowe

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Idris Elba as Detective Alfie Lowe

Brad Pitt as Detective Eric Samuels

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Brad Pitt as Detective Eric Samuels

Brad Pitt as Detective Eric Samuels

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A/N: Hi there, so I've had this idea for a short while for a fanfic and I figured what better time to write it than during lockdown so here we are. ALSO just want to point out, the first few chapters are written in third person just because I found it easiest to establish the story line that way but after that any parts involving Layla will be written in first person, so from her point of view. It shouldn't be too confusing to read, but let me know if it is and I can always change it.

warning: this story will contain mature content and sensitive topics. it will contain strong language, dark themes, violence, confronting situations and substance use. If you are not comfortable with any of these themes then please do not read. This will be the only warning.

Anyways, hope you enjoy. Stay safe! L xx

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