Trapped in the Underworld

are, but they have guns with them. They are looking for me, and it looks like they want to kil

heart wouldn't stop racing. I tried to control my breath, but it was hard. I feared they might find me

until I came out and saw them looking deadly with their guns. I tried to check if they were watchin

as clear, I threw myself to the other side. "THERE SHE IS!!" someone yelled. I

best. I was running as if my life depended on it. It felt like terror.

pain. There was no way I could escape. I gave up. I tried to get up, but my legs failed me.

d on my forehead. I knew I was doomed. There was no escaping this. I took a deep breath

n my forehead intensified. I was finding it hard to see clearly.

call the police? I didn't blame them; this was a small town, and anyt

I don't even have a good job," I cried out. "I'm sick and tired of this chase. Just end my lif

taste my blood in my mouth. I spat it out. The

two hours to look for that money. I know where you live, princess. I

my body was too much to bear. It was hard to

uldn't continue to live like this. I couldn't continue to live in fear. Adriana migh

rmined in two hours' time. You'd better find that money

t kill her. Kill me instead. Please... d

he money and bring it to me. I don't care how you do it; just bring

I beg of you. I didn't even use the money you're asking

e ran away with it. You're the only one

Please don't d

g my cheeks. "You're such a pretty lady. I won't mind if you use your body to ge

so dirty. I wanted to hit him badly f

rby bench for support. I grabbed the bench and used it as support to get up. I sat down and was crying terribly. I didn't know where to sta

furiously. It was Adriana calling. What was I going to do? I needed to ac

hone? I've been so worried about you, Amber," she said. Her calm voice m

the problem is," she asked sadly. I wiped away tears and tried to t

ute. I need you out of that house. You need to

ing she couldn't see me. "They're threatening to kill you if I don't bring the money to them. W

," she suggested. I shook my head. We didn't even have the money for a fli

, I wouldn't have gotten you involve

you hurt? Where are you? I can come get you?" She was so wor

foot feels weak. My eyes are blurry," I said to her with tears in

he fact that you're in so much pain. I'

her. "Please be safe," I said to h