I woke up lying in an unfamiliar room.
Just as I finally realized I'd been kidnapped, a man walked in.
He took off his hat and mask, revealing a face I knew all too well.
It was my childhood friend, whom I'd had a crush on for years.
Confused and helpless, I suddenly felt a glimmer of hope.
"Are you here to rescue me?"
He chuckled softly.
"Have you considered that I might be the one who kidnapped you?"
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Short story, first-person narration
Theme: Being hopelessly in love won't save the world.
