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Behind the Mask
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2026-05-09 13:00:53Angela's POV
The second I opened my eyes, I realized my hands were tied to a chair while duct tape was pressed tightly over my mouth.
Panic hit me instantly.
My eyes darted around.
The rooftop.
I was still on the studio building’s rooftop.
Cold night wind whipped through my hair while the distant sound of traffic echoed far below.
My chest rose and fell fast.
Then it all came back to me.
That message from the unknown number.
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