Amelia
I tried everything I could think of, but the car still refused to start. I turned the key again and again, hoping it would magically come to life, but nothing happened. Finally, I gave up and leaned back in my seat, my hands shaking slightly. I locked the doors immediately and stayed inside the car. I was too scared to step out.
This place was not safe. My heart pounded as I remembered the story I had heard some time ago. A young girl had been robbed and killed in this same area. Her car had broken down too, and she was waiting for an Uber when it happened. The memory made my chest feel tight, and fear crawled up my spine.
I picked up my phone and called Adele, praying she would answer. The phone rang and rang, but she didn't pick up. I wasn't surprised. Lately, she had a habit o
