Sara ran as fast as her legs would carry her, trying desperately to escape the people who were pursuing her. Her heart pounded like a drum, loud and relentless, as fear coursed through her.
The streets were empty, and that part of the city was especially quiet. Most of the houses were unoccupied, their doors shut tight with locks and chains.
At fifteen years old, Sara felt overwhelmed by a sense of danger she couldn't fully understand. Tears streamed down her face as she kept running, her strength fading with every step. She tripped a few times, but quickly picked herself up and pressed forward. Finally, she reached a more populated area of the city.
She knocked on several doors, calling for help with all the courage she could muster—but no one answered. Many residents, unfamiliar with the situation, simply closed their windows and turned away.
"Please! Someone help me! Let me in!" she cried, but her voice was met only with silence.
She darted through alleys, hoping to lose her pursuers, but she knew she couldn't keep going much longer. Her breathing grew heavy, and every step became more difficult.
Eventually, her strength gave out and she collapsed on the ground. Two tall men caught up with her and, without saying a word, carefully lifted her and guided her into a car parked nearby. Though scared, she didn't resist. She continued to cry quietly, unsure of what was happening or where she was being taken.
The car drove for a while before reaching a bridge, where Sara was transferred to a blue van. That van left the city behind, driving through winding roads for hours until it arrived at a secluded estate.
In the middle of the property stood a large, elegant mansion. Once they arrived, Sara was welcomed by a woman with striking red hair and a confident smile. She wore a refined red dress and glasses that she adjusted before speaking.
"She's lovely," the woman said thoughtfully. "With proper guidance and support, she'll grow into a fine young lady. Please take her to her room. Her education begins today."
Sara looked around in confusion and uncertainty as she was gently led into the grand building. From that moment on, her life was about to change in ways she could not yet imagine.