The Lost Boy
By Storybird
Created on 23 Sep, 2023
Nekane woke up to the clanging sound of metal, his heart pounding in his chest. He tried to move, but the ropes binding him were too tight. He was trapped in a small cage, in the dark.
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The gag in his mouth was choking him, making it hard to breathe. He attempted to scream, but the sound was muffled. His mind was racing, filled with questions. Why was he here?
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Time passed slowly. The only sound was the distant drip of water, echoing in the darkness. He strained his eyes, trying to make out anything in the pitch black.
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Eventually, a ray of light shone through a small gap in the door. Nekane's heart leapt. He could see a figure approaching, blocking the light.
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The figure was a man, large and intimidating. He opened the cage, replacing Nekane's gag with a piece of bread. He didn't say a word, just left, locking the cage again.
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Nekane devoured the bread, his stomach growling. It was stale, but it was food. He was hungry and terrified, yet he had to survive.
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Days turned into weeks. The routine was always the same: the captor would bring him bread and water, never speaking. Nekane was filled with despair.
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But Nekane was a fighter. Every day, he would work on the ropes binding him, trying to loosen them. He knew his only hope was to escape.
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One day, Nekane noticed a loose stone in the cage. He managed to grab it, hiding it under his shirt. It was a small victory, but it gave him hope.
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With his newfound tool, he scraped at the ropes binding his wrists every day. It was slow work, but he was patient. He knew he didn't have any other choice.
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