Chapter Unlikely Escape Route Novels & Stories

I don’t know how long it will take Helena to come back so whatever I want to do has to be done fast and without drawing attention. Before I can do anything though, I have to map out my escape route. This place looks like an abandoned warehouse and there are only two doors that comes in and out. One in front and one directly at the back of me. The one in front is guarded but they’re also distracted with each other. The one at the back isn’t guarded but it’s closed. I don’t know if it’s locked but I might have to risk knowing that when I’m leaving. I also don’t know the area we’re in but I suspect that it’d be in the middle of a forest or at least, a very bushy area. There had to be a path tho

“It’s your uncle’s doing the first time you had an encounter with riding in tandem. The initial plan was only to target your husband, but it failed. I’m not expecting you to believe me. But I do care for you. When I said your life is in danger, I mean it. A group of people inside the organization thinks you have a large amount of money that should have been for them. We had a joint account, remember?” “I never touch your dirty money! I never once looked at it.” “I know. I hope saving your life would be enough for you to forgive me. I’ll let you go to the next anchorage. At the same time, I’m planning to hide. Anywhere, or maybe abroad if I’m lucky.” “I will never forgive you, sonofabitch!” E

CHAPTER FIFTY-ONE: ~Avery: My heart pounded in my chest as I carefully executed my escape plan. I had to seize this opportunity, no matter the risks. Gripping the frayed rope tightly in my hands, I waited until the guards' footsteps faded into the distance before making my move. I’d been stuck in limbo for what felt like an eternity when I had rounded the corner to see a group of three guards talking by the door I’d planned to use. By sheer luck they didn’t turn my way and only veered off in different directions after deliberating for way too long.

The only obstacle was crossing a river. Eve stared at me, her eyes full of helplessness. "But I don’t know how to swim." I lowered my gaze and whispered, "I’ve hidden a small boat in the cornfield. When the lantern ceremony begins the day after tomorrow, we’ll sneak away and escape." The old fishing boat had been discarded by a fisherman in the village, left abandoned in the fields. I had secretly repaired it and stashed it in the cornfield when no one was watching. Eve’s eyes lit up.

"Still none, my lady. It seems like, she's not from here. Since, I didn't found any record of her. But, I've already talk some people outside of Alkinia. I will inform you as soon as possible." "Alright, then." I heard her footsteps walking out. I breathed deeply and lay my back in the bed. —🌸 Names, characters, events, and places are part of the author's imaginary only. Any similarities in other story or actual event are highly coincidental. Grammatical errors and misspellings can be seen. So, advance sorry for that. Hope you will support me!

“Kays, this is her.” Turning, I see that behind this gorgeous jerk, Kays, stands a whole delegation of armed men and the village leader. It’s as clear as day that they’ve come for me — so I bolt. My chances of getting away are slim, of course, but my legs already carry me in the opposite direction. Not for long. Just before I can tear off, a bright spark flashes in the chestnut’s eyes. A couple of steps later my legs simply give out, and I go sprawling into a fresh puddle. I feel muddy water seep into my cleavage and dirt drip from my hair.

Downstairs, a door slammed. Veeraj’s voice carried out, sharper now. “Where is she?” My breath caught. Alex squeezed my hand. “Now, Saesha. Now.” And I realized this was it — my chance. My escape. Or my last mistake. END OF CHAPTER 30

The cab surged forward, smoothly merging into the quiet nighttime traffic. I sank back into the seat, my trembling hands clutching my phone tightly against my chest. The mansion was shrinking in the distance, disappearing behind a row of towering city buildings. A breathless, disbelieving laugh escaped my lips, quickly turning into a tearful sob of pure relief. I was out. The brothers couldn't reach me here. I pulled out my phone to text Nina that I was on my way. A single, beautiful realization grounded me: I was finally on the run, and tomorrow, my real family would be waiting.

Julian shook his head. "You come too." Marcus smiled. "I can't." "If they don't find resistance..." "They'll know you've escaped." Julian understood. His oldest friend was volunteering to stay behind. To buy them time. Julian gripped Marcus's forearm. "You get out." "I'll do my best." --- The bookcase began sliding closed. Just before it sealed completely— The office doors exploded inward. Smoke filled the room. Dark figures rushed through the breach. Marcus opened fire. The hidden passage plunged into darkness as the bookcase locked shut.

He leans in close to Chloe and whispers, "We’re being watched, Chloe. Don't look around. The 'Demon' knows you're here. We’re leaving through the kitchen—now." Will Chloe manage to escape Xavier’s net a second time? Follow-up Question: Should the next chapter focus on the frantic kitchen escape or the moment Xavier realizes his "prey" has vanished from the table?