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Episode 76 — Nowhere Safe

Author: Danny Walker
last update publish date: 2026-03-31 21:08:00

The car surged forward.

Fast.

Too fast for hesitation.

The road stretched into darkness ahead

Empty.

But not for long.

Behind them

Headlights multiplied.

Closing in.

“They’re gaining,” Isabella said, her voice tight but controlled.

Alexander didn’t look back.

Didn’t need to.

“I know.”

His grip on the wheel tightened.

Precise.

Focused.

Not reckless

Controlled aggression.

In front of them

The other car moved sharply.

Cutting corners.

Switching lanes without warning.

Leading.

Not guessing.

He knew
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