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She needed to escape desperately. Stella glanced around; there had to be something she could use to cut the ropes. […]

One of the other men quickly gave him another one, lighting it for him. “So what are we going to

Stella lay in an old, abandoned warehouse, alone and cold. She opened her eyes slowly as she regained consciousness. She

Stella nodded. “It’s been pending for too long and it needs to be addressed.” Miley was adamant. “I’ll get you

I bought us tickets.” Stella clenched her phone and took a deep breath. She simply texted back, “Okay,” before switching

“Really?” Stella questioned, surprised. “Absolutely. I told you, you’re free to do what you want here,” Matthew assured her. Stella

Matthew nodded. Noticing her rapt attention, he asked, “Would you like to try pearl harvesting yourself?” “Me?” Stella gestured at

Before he could assist her with her life jacket, Stella took a step back. Realizing her overreaction, Stella mumbled awkwardly,

“Mr. Clark, we can leave now.” “No rush.” Matthew stopped her, turning to the dining room. “You haven’t had lunch

Once back in her familiar surroundings, Stella felt at ease and fell into a deep sleep. When she awoke, the