Adventure Escape: Framed Chapter 3 Novels & Stories

“Ayla will be fine. She’s done this before. “She’ll be safe this time too.” But I could not hear them. The pain swallowed everything. At last, after hours that felt endless, three cries filled the room one after another. [Ding. Congratulations, Host. Bloodline Continuation Mission complete. Preparing return to original world.] At last. I was free. Then the healer suddenly cried out. “She’s too weak. We can’t stop the bleeding!” At the same time, the system’s voice rang out again. [Ding. System energy depleted. Initiating self-destruction protocol.]

"The grand finale piece is definitely going to be released soon." "I can't wait!" Through the door, I heard ragged breathing from inside, thick with rising desire. The sound was exactly like the nightmare that had haunted me these past few days. "Hey! You can't go in there!" Ignoring the people trying to stop me, I kicked the door open. Inside, Vivian's body was barely covered where it mattered, most of her pale young skin exposed to the air. Julian held the camera in one hand. The fingers of his other hand were still hovering over her skin.

Jodie's pupils dilated in sheer horror, her lips trembling so violently she couldn't form a word. I pressed on, driving every syllable home like a nail into a coffin. "Your working name is Bora, and you were their top escort. You got your nose done at Aurora Aesthetics and your chin done at Luminara Clinic. Do I need to start reading off your social security number next?" Declan, reading the room perfectly, stepped forward and handed me a police tablet. I swiped across the screen, pulled up a video, and mirrored it onto the large television in the living room.

Twigs broke under the heavy rushed footsteps that were getting closer by the second. I tried to move but I fell back down, hard. I was lightheaded. Hungry. Desperate, I clawed my way forward with my hands, trying to get deeper into the bushes. To escape. But who was I fooling, those people were going to catch up with me soon and I would be done for. My breath caught in my throat at the thought.

“The Fracture is calling.” Adrian slowly pulled away from Elaine. Their foreheads rested together one last time. He whispered just loudly enough for only her to hear: “No matter what happens next… find me again.” Before Elaine could answer— The silver light reached them. And the entire world disappeared in a blinding flash. End of Chapter Twenty-Three

I told them. We waited anxiously for the night of our escape. I packed the food and supplies we had gathered, my heart racing with anticipation. Miss Mandy and Naki checked the guards' rotation schedule, ensuring we timed our departure perfectly. As the designated night arrived, we moved stealthily through the darkened corridors. Nova guided us, her keen senses alert for any signs of detection. We reached the perimeter fence, and I felt a surge of excitement mixed with fear. Miss Mandy took point, expertly disabling the security cameras. Naki created a diversion, drawing the guards away from our escape route. I followed closely, my swollen feet aching as we sprinted toward freedom.

She didn’t know if could get him out. Nat had been in the cage the entire time. She hadn’t gotten out. She was used to following orders. She slowly came out and looked at the scene, “Can I try?” she asked. Jenna nodded and handed her the pin. Nat pushed it inside the lock and moved it around, click. Jenna smiled brightly and hugged Nat, “You did it!” Nat smiled and Nadia removed the lock. The man climbed out and they all headed for the door. They headed into the forest, not knowing where they were going. The man sighed, “Thank you for your help, but you on your own.” He ran away from them into the forest. Jenna looked at Nadia and she sighed, “Do you have any idea where we are?” Jenna sigh

He was smiling. Was the entire night—the older Ivy, the "death" of Silas, the raid—just another layer of the simulation? If Dante let her "escape," is it because he’s finally done with her, or because the real cage is the world he’s just released her into? And as Ivy rows into the mist, why does she find a small, black vial in her pocket with a label that reads: "PHASE THREE: THE HUNT"? (Watch out for Chapter 101)

The only escape. Would you choose fast death or slow manipulation? Or gamble everything on an impossible third option? Comment what you'd choose! I need to know! Chapter 79 is the IMPOSSIBLE OPTION! END OF CHAPTER SEVENTY-EIGHT ...To Be Continue...

"Zurich is in the opposite direction of Costa Rica." "Then we have a choice to make." "No." I looked out the window. "We don't." The highway stretched before us. Empty. Endless. A ribbon of asphalt leading toward an uncertain future. Somewhere ahead, Mira waited. Somewhere behind, Margaret's secrets waited. And somewhere in between, the truth waited. All we had to do was survive long enough to find it. --- End of Chapter Thirty-Three.