One night, it felt as if the darkness had melded seamlessly with its surroundings, extinguishing the stars in the sky. Then, a profound silence descended, piercing through the midst of my thoughts like an icy scream. I sensed that I lay on a cold surface, my hands trembling as if frozen. I couldn't even move my finger for a moment.

Where am I? What is this place? Questions flooded my mind, but answers were as elusive as whispers in the wind. Finally, I remembered; I had been abducted. The memory of a fearful face, trembling lips, and merciless gaze surfaced in my mind. I was trembling, yet even my wrists refused to stir.