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~ Kevin ~

~ After Ellie’s Capture ~

My vision was blurry as I opened my eyes. I viewed the area. I didn’t know where I was, so I began to move around. A rattling sound was heard, and my movement felt constricted. “You’re awake! I thought you would never open your eyes. Hello,” a strange voice said.

“You.”

“Ding ding, you are right! Now come on down and get a prize.” The guy said as he walked up to me. He started playing in my hair. “So nice and soft,” he stated while sniffing it. The person backed up and stared at me. The room was tense as he kept his eyes still. The guy introduced himself as Minho.

“What happened to me?? Where am I?!?!” I squirmed around to get the chains loose, but it was useless. Minho chuckled; he thought I was cute for trying. He got a chair and sat in front of me. My body shakes in fear as he tells me about this place.

“This is my area to relax. I monitor things here while Brad is away. Like my own little office, nice, isn’t it.” He licked his lips and smiled. What did they do to me last night?? I can’t remember a damn thing. I could see he wouldn’t tell me even if I asked him. Minho got up and walked away towards the computers. Multiple screens are switched on at once. Enjoy the show; he says– what is so interesting?? It is just blank screens.

I wanted to attack him when I saw what was on them brutally. He will die by my hands, and I wouldn’t care if I go to jail for it. They will probably award me.

~ Evan ~

“See, I told you it will be easy.”

“Yeah, you’re right, but we don’t know where to look,” Kaylee said.

That was true. There’s got to be something that could help. Kaylee stood there in silence while my mind was drawing a blank. Then a lightbulb went off. Kaylee took out her phone and went through it. What was she doing? What was she searching for? A video popped up in my face. “What is this about?? How is this going to help us?” I questioned.

“A video can say a thousand words if you pay attention to details. Especially the sounds in the background. Listen real close, and we could pinpoint where she could be.”

I shrugged my shoulders and went along with what she was saying. Kaylee puts the volume up as loud as possible and brings it to my ear. As she said, I pay attention to the background sounds. I couldn’t recognize it as the voices were talking over it.

“Come! We can fix it in the office.”

We rushed to the building as fast as we could. The company was still running and under construction. To see my coworkers walking around here was astonishing. This is why Kaylee loves them. We hurried to the basement. She made some adjustments to the video.

“Here. Now come and look.” She gestures to the screen.

“Do you hear weird water sounds?” I mentioned.

Drip. Drip. Clack. Clank.

Kaylee’s eyes widened with amazement. Those sounds were clear as day. But where were those sounds coming from?? “It’s pipes or something metal-like. I went with Ellie to see Aria one day, and she mentioned the guy smelled like rust. It probably works with metal-like cars. In the video, there are car parts on the floor. See.” I said.

I know Kaylee was utterly impressed by my detective skills. To be a game developer, you have to have good eye observation. I’m quick to spot something odd. Anyways, the only place we know is the car junkyard. We got our lead, and we hope it’s right.

~ Ellie ~

Aria was tossed next to my cell. It feels like forever since we saw each other. I’m happy she is alive. Why does this place feel like home? Why does it seem impossible to be found because Kevin is gone??

I lay on the floor as the bed was uncomfortable. Footsteps were heard from the stairs, and chains rattled out of fear. I quickly get up to see Brad standing in front of my cell. “What?” I said as I held my knees together.

“I’m giving you the shot, that’s what.” He opened the door. If I wasn’t chained down, my ass could have been out of here by now. But he doesn’t trust me enough to let me roam free in my cell. Bending down, he caresses my hair. “You need another bath, your hair stinks.” He smiled creepily. I yanked my head away and scooted away from him. He takes me by the arm and drags me closer to him. I needed to stay still for my shot or else.

“What are you going to do with us?” I asked him.

“Impatient, aren’t we? Can’t wait to be my wife.” He puts the needle in my arm and releases the liquid. Then he covers the wound with a bandage. A gentle kiss on the forehead made my stomach ache. Brad made sure the door was locked before walking away. I will rather be dead than marry that man. He licked his lips with lust.

“Once Minho is done, the ceremony will begin. Until then, you will have to wait and see, princess.” He stated. He went into some drawer and found something. I couldn’t see where he was going but knew it wasn’t me. Screams came from Jennie’s cell. I covered my ears to drown out the pain she was about to receive. The things Brad does to us– are something you can’t imagine.