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I rushed into the bedroom and flung myself toward the window. Using all my strength, I pushed the heavy window open.
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In that desperate moment, I swung my trait knife wildly and managed to slash the attacker's arm though I didn't land a direct hit. There was a bloody gash on his He had to let go, and I took the chance to slip from his grip. I hang myself out the window with my body suspended in midair, "Jump!" I screamed inwardly and licked against the wall with all my strength. That momentum gavethe force needed to leap out into the night. I shut my eyes and felt the relief of escape and terror of the unknown.
The wind howled in my ears, but I couldn't afford to think of anything except getting away from that dangerous place.
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"Wait!" A drep commanding voice broke the commotion and frozem everyone in place. Their
The door to the van swung opin, and a man in plain clothes stepped out with long strides. His eyes had a mix strides. His of emotions as he swept the scene before settling on "You shouldn't have gotten involved, but now there's no way out for you."