the futile escape ✓
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Complete, First published Jul 26, 2024
[ award winning psychological thriller ]

❝When everything seems real...the escape is futile...❞

Her hands shook as she pulled the contract towards her, wondering if she should back out. Was it really worth? Her brain taunted her, calling her pitiful. Maybe the confusion was evident on her face. The proprietor was looking at her keenly with a knowing grin gracing his features.

That's when she realized people backed off at this stage. The fear of the unknown gnawed their greed out of their conscious. The stout man decked in fancy apparel, checked his expensive watch, and again his eyes flicked on the worn-out girl in front of him.

The frigid weather did nothing to ease the beads of sweat trickling down her forehead. Her mind although trying to erase the traitor thoughts, desperately failed to do so.

It had almost been quarter of an hour, her shabby overcoat hung loosely to her lean frame.

Exhaling deeply, he said, "Listen miss, it's now or never." His eyes sharp like a hawk's, to not miss a flicker of action.

What was the contract that left her trembling? And more importantly, who was offering her an contract in the first place?

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Join me to find out what happens to Emily. I bet this book will make you feel entertained if you are looking for a bone-chilling ending.
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