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Doomed for the mistake she can not undo, Eliza struggles as she faces the consequences. Once a girl with a peaceful and boring life, Eliza Harper's life turned upside down after giving in to her desire for having an exciting life that turned into a devastating turn of events that ruined her and tarnished her reputation.

Desperate to escape, Eliza tried everything to survive and get out of the situation she is now trapped in. Her attempts to flee her past only led her to a string of dead ends—each new escape plan unraveling further, leaving her more ensnared in her own guilt and the fallout of her choices.

Her final refuge becomes a remote village, Notting Town, known for its isolation. Here, Eliza hopes to disappear from the world’s prying eyes and rebuild her life from the ground up. She takes a job as a waitress for a crumbling but picturesque tavern owned by the grumpy Mr. Winston Pines. The tavern, shrouded in silence and surrounded by dense woods, seems like the perfect place for Eliza to lay low and find solace.

However, the hopes of Eliza of living a peaceful live in the new town was shattered because his predator was able to track her. This individual, a ruthless and relentless man has followed her to Notting Town, threatening to unravel the fragile semblance of normalcy she has built.

The predator's presence becomes increasingly menacing, with events escalating in the village: anonymous threats and a growing sense of paranoia among her friends and locals. Eliza finds herself trapped in a web of fear and suspicion, unable to trust anyone around her, including Mr. Pines and the other villagers, who start to grow wary of her as unpleasant incidents plague the tavern.

As fear grips the people around her, Eliza’s desperation leads her to the grim realization that she must take drastic measures to protect herself and the people of Notting Town. Her initial reluctance turns into grim determination as she contemplates a plan of lethal force. But, in her isolated state, she struggles to find allies and resources to execute her dangerous strategy.

Eliza begins to lay out a plan to trap him with a help from a guy she met. Eliza's journey comes full circle as she learns that true redemption involves not only confronting one's past but also by learning from your mistakes. She came back to her own town transformed - she is stronger, wiser and better.

BLACKMAILED

That night, the thrill of our sneaky hand-holding left my body flowing with adrenaline, making sleep elusive. I quietly slipped out of the room, drawn by curiosity to the open balcony door. Peeking outside, I was surprised to find Mico sitting there alone, his headphones on, gazing thoughtfully into the night.

"Hi, I said softly but I got no response. He must not have heard me with his headphones on. I poked him gently on the back. Startled, he removed his headphones and looked at me with a relieved smile.

"Oh, it's just you, Eli," he said, catching his breath. "I guess you couldn't sleep either with my Dad snoring so loudly?"

I shook my head. "Not really. I've just got a lot on my mind," I replied.

Truth be told, Uncle Rick's snoring barely amidst the thoughts of Jake that occupied my mind. This was our first real conversation, not just a passing hello from the day before. We ended up chatting about everything and nothing, and handed me his headphones when I asked what he was listening to. Mico looks like Robin, but his hair is so long that his eyes are hidden behind his bangs. I offered to tie his hair up, and he gratefully accepted. With his hair pulled back, he resembled a sumo wrestler more than ever. We discovered a shared love for anime, which led to a delightful chat about our favorite shows.

In the midst of our conversation, I couldn't resist asking him about our childhood."Mico, do you remember how you used to pinch me and chase me around?" I asked with a playful grin, looking for a bit of revenge.

His laughter boomed as if hearing it for the first time. "Really? I don't remember that at all!"

I chuckled along with him but with a mischievous grin. "Yes, really! Ask anyone—you were quite the little bully back then. "

Our laughter filled the night air, and after a while, we headed back inside to get some much-needed rest. I was glad for the chance to bond with Mico. It was heartwarming to see how we had grown closer. It's funny and a bit ironic that the little kid who couldn't forgive his cousin is now so fond of the gentle giant he's become.

The Gentle Giant