Jane’s mind raced as she read Alex’s message. ‘Panic surged through her, followed by a wave of nausea.’ ‘She felt trapped, the weight of his threats bearing down on her.’ ‘Her initial response was fear and compliance, but deep inside, Jane knew she couldn’t continue living under this dark cloud.’ ‘She thought about the people she trusted; the friends who had always stood by her, the supportive faculty on campus, and the authorities who were there to protect.’ ‘Despite this, she did not feel safe reaching out to them at this point.’
