The stranger hesitated momentarily, seeming to gather their thoughts before speaking.
"I am Amelia," they finally replied, their voice gentle yet filled with a hint of sorrow. "I am not your captor, Sebastian. I am here to help you."
Sebastian's mind raced, trying to process the situation. He had many questions, but his instincts told him to trust this person, even if their presence was inexplicable.
"How did you find me? Why am I here?" he asked, a mix of desperation and hope in his voice.
Amelia took a step closer, their eyes filled with a kind of understanding that Sebastian had longed for. They reached into their pocket and retrieved a minor key, approaching him cautiously.
"I can't explain everything right now," Amelia said softly, their voice trembling slightly. "But all will be
