James Turner

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“Held Hostage” by James Turner

Submitted to Contest #230

The group assembles outside the door of the solitary, dark room at the end of the hall. This has to be done quickly, and immediately, or there will be no chance at all. They want to avoid a fight. * I can hear their whispers. They are outside my room. They keep their voices low, but I can hear one of them saying my name. I know who she is; reminds me of my oldest niece in some ways, but not the ones that matter. It’s dark in here, and I wonder what I might do as they enter. Make no mistake, they come and go as they please, sometimes qui...

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