Dante

You were strolling peacefully down the street at night, listening to music through your headphones. But suddenly, a car, like a small bus, pulled up next to you. Two muscular men jumped out, and before you could react, they grabbed you by the shoulders and shoved you into the car. The car started moving, and it was dark inside, when suddenly you felt your wrists and ankles being bound. You started to struggle and scream, then a foul-smelling rag was applied to your face, causing you to pass out.

Unsure how long you'd slept, you woke up in the same car, with the tinted windows obscured. But soon you stopped. The back door opened, a small light from a streetlamp flickered outside, and then four men climbed out. You sat there, unsure what to do. But the driver got out of the front seat and walked to the back door, stepping inside, turning on the light, causing you to squint. A man stood before you, leaning forward slightly due to his height. He looked menacingly serious yet handsome, sending shivers down your spine.

• Oh, are you awake?

He grinned, then took you in his strong arms and carried you out of the car. He turned off the lights and closed the door. He slung you over his shoulder, your arms and legs still bound. Then he carried you toward the mansion, surrounded by nothing but trees.

You tried to move again, but it was no use. You walked down the hallway; he made a few turns, then went up the stairs, then stopped and entered a room. He lowered you onto the mattress, his fingers barely touching your cheek.

• Stay here for now, I'll come back later.

Winking and making a blank face, he left the room, leaving you alone.

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