I’ll Not Give UpTHE NEXT DAY…… As Kim sank onto the bench, exhaustion washed over him like a tidal wave, threatening to pull him under. His muscles ached, and his mind felt like it was spinning in circles, but still, he refused to give in to despair."Zoey, where are you?" he murmured, his voice barely a whisper in the quiet of the park. "Please, be okay."His heart felt heavy in his chest, saddled by the uncertainty of Zoey's fate. He couldn't bear the thought of her out there somewhere, alone and afraid.Suddenly, a voice broke through the silence, pulling Kim out of his reverie. "Hey, are you okay?"Kim looked up to see a concerned passerby looking at him with furrowed brows. He managed a weak smile, trying to mask the turmoil raging inside him."Yeah, I'm fine," he replied, his voice betraying his exhaustion. "Just... looking for someone."The stranger nodded sympathetically, understanding evident in their eyes. "I hope you find them," they said softly before continuing on their
We Have ZoeyHe sank to his knees on the cold pavement, his hands trembling with exhaustion and despair. Tears pricked at the corners of his eyes as he struggled to catch his breath, the enormity of the situation crashing down on him like a tidal wave."I won't give up, Zoey," he whispered, his voice barely a whisper in the empty night. "I'll find you, no matter what it takes. I promise."With renewed determination, Kim pushed himself to his feet and continued his search, his heart aching with the desperate need to bring Zoey back home where she belonged.Kim sat on the couch, scrolling through his phone. He had just come back from the police station, to write down his statement. Suddenly, the ringing of his phone interrupted the silence of his apartment. He looked at the caller ID, his heart was beating fast when he saw it was Zoey's number."Hey, Zoey. What's up?" he answered casually.He got curious and at the same time happy, he heard a stranger's ominous tone on the other end of
The WarningKim stood outside Miller's house, his fists clenched tightly as he fought to contain the anger boiling within him. He took a deep breath, trying to steady his racing heart before raising his hand to knock on the door.With each passing second, suspense gnawed at him, fueling his desire to confront Miller about Zoey's disappearance. The door creaked open, revealing Miller's smug face, which only made Kim pissed even though he was in his home. All of his might suggested that Miller was behind the kidnap. Over the years Miller had been on his tail, planning and ready to see his downfall. "What do you want, Kim?" Miller sneered, his tone dripping with disdain.Kim's jaw clenched as he struggled to keep his emotions in check. "I need to talk to you," he said through gritted teeth, his voice tight with suppressed anger.Miller's eyes narrowed, a smirk playing on his lips. "About what?" he taunted, knowing full well the reason for Kim's visit.With a steely gaze, Kim locked eyes
Confronting MillerTHE LARKIN’S HOUSEKim looked down at Miller, he wasn't scared, he knew he could take up Miller any day any time, but then, he wanted to play psychology on him. "I promise, Miller. I won't give you in...," he said calmly. "No one will know, I won’t press any charges against you. Please go in there and bring out Zoey. I won't be mad."Miller didn't say a word, he was just gazing at Kim, thinking of what next to do, he contemplated giving Kim a condition or having him disgraced. But then, he loved where he was leading Kim too. He will break him until he has no choice but to succumb to his demands.With his hands in his pocket, Miller chuckled. “Please, Kim. Leave my house. I don't want to get angry. I have things to do with my time.”Kim raises an eyebrow, surprised at what Miller just said to him. He knew that coming over to Miller’s house would be fruitless. Kim takes a step forward, his gaze locked with Miller's, his eyes stern and cold. "I came here to plead wit
I Know where Zoey isKim's apartment felt stifling as he paced back and forth, his thoughts consumed by the mystery of Zoey's disappearance. Despite his relentless efforts, she remained elusive, leaving him feeling helpless and frustrated. Just as despair threatened to engulf him, his phone shattered the silence, its ring echoing loudly in the small space.With a racing heart, Kim hurriedly reached for his phone, his fingers trembling with tension. "Hello?" he answered, his voice betraying his anxiety.On the other end of the line, a familiar voice crackled with urgency. "Kim, it's James," the voice said, breathless with excitement. "I think I've found something about Zoey."Kim's pulse quickened at the mention of Zoey's name, a surge of hope coursing through him. "Tell me everything," he urged, his voice tinged with desperation.As James relayed the information, Kim listened intently, hanging on every word. With each detail, his determination to find Zoey only grew stronger.Kim's he
My Parents Have Been KidnappedAs Kim's phone rings, he quickly answers thinking it is good news, only to be met with devastating news. His parents, his pillars of strength and support, have been kidnapped. The words hit him like a ton of bricks, and for a moment, he feels as though the ground beneath him has disappeared."I'm sorry, Kim. They're gone, they were kidnapped on their way to a business meeting." the voice on the other end of the line says, the words echoing in Kim's ears. He can't believe what he's hearing. This can't be happening. Not to his family.Trembling, Kim sinks to the nearest chair, his mind reeling with disbelief. He clutches the phone tightly, as if holding onto it will somehow make this nightmare go away. But the reality remains, stark and unforgiving."Who... who would do this?" Kim stammers, his voice barely above a whisper. He feels numb, unable to process the enormity of what has just happened. The world around him seems to blur as shock sets in.Slowly,
Mira’s ConfessionAs Kim got home, he could feel the amount of his grief pressing down on him like a suffocating blanket, he couldn't shudder the feeling of utter helplessness that consumed him. He had done everything he could think of to find his missing parents and his beloved Zoey, but so far, his efforts had yielded nothing but frustration and despair.Tears welled up in Kim's eyes as he cried out into the emptiness of his apartment, his voice echoing off the walls. "I don't want to lose my parents and my wife-to-be," he sobbed, his heart aching with the pain of uncertainty and loss. "Somebody help me. Zero!"But there was no answer, no comforting voice to reassure him that everything would be alright. The silence that greeted his desperate plea only served to deepen his sense of isolation and despair.As the days stretched into weeks, Kim found himself sinking further into despair. He could barely bring himself to eat or take care of himself, his thoughts consumed by the relentle
The Search For The Slate Family Kim's heart pounded in his chest as he stood frozen in his living room, his mind reeling with shock and confusion. His parents, pillars of strength and love, were now gone, taken from him without warning or explanation. The weight of the situation pressed down on him like a heavy boulder, threatening to crush him under its immense pressure.Frantically, Kim reached for his phone, his fingers trembling but he dropped it, Zero came into his mind. He called him, “Zero! But to his dismay, there was no answer, leaving him feeling even more helpless and alone. "Zero, where are you?" he pleaded into the phone, his voice choking with desperation. "Who is doing this to me? My happiness is slipping away, and I don't know what to do. Please, help me!"But there was only silence that answered him, no comforting voice or reassuring presence to offer guidance or support. Kim sank to the floor, his body wracked with sobs as he struggled to come to terms with the nigh