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Chapter 45
"An obsession is a way for damaged people to damage themselves more."
-Mark Barrowcliffe-
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“Why is everything so dark?” Karina was slowly gaining her consciousness after God knew how long. She tried to open her eyes but there was nothing but darkness. She tried moving her hand as well but soon realized they were both tied up.
She was in a state of panic but since it was not her first time in that kind of circumstance, she was a little bit more relaxed than before. She took a deep breath and tried to recall what was happening.
The last memory Karina had was walking back to her room after Eden’s birthday party. Then someone grabbed her from the back and covered her mouth and nose with sedative. She was losing her consciousness and ended up there.
“Not many clue to begin with. What am I supposed to do now?” She asked herself. Karina wondered why she always ended up getting kidnapped? As
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