Chapter 12
Author: Anyy mercy
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John stood frozen in shock as he watched the events unfold before him. The hooded figure had just revealed himself to be Sarah's father, who had been presumed dead for years.

"John, I know this is a lot to take in," Sarah's father said, his voice filled with emotion. "But we need your help. The organization that took Sarah is more dangerous than you can imagine. They have resources and power beyond anything you've ever seen. We need to work together if we have any hope of bringing her back."

John felt a mix of anger and confusion. He had just been tricked by this man and he didn't know if he could trust him. But he also couldn't deny the desperation in the man's voice.

"What organization are you talking about?" John asked, his voice shaking with anger. "And why the hell did you pretend to be someone else?"

Sarah's father took a deep breath before answering. "I had to make sure you were the right person for the job," he said. "And as for the organization, they go by many names. But the
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