The Hostage (Part 2)

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Her heart pounded as she made her way across the playground. She clutched the small duffel bag containing the ransom money to her chest. The treehouse emerged from the darkness as she drew closer. Hours earlier, the park was full of children and parents. Excited voices would have filled the air. Now, ominous foreboding enveloped the park. A heavy sense of being watched followed her as she placed the duffel and returned to her car. Having done as directed, she returned to her car and sat for a moment, trying to calm her racing heart.

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