I paced the floors after they left, trying to figure out how to get away from the room. I knew undoubtedly there was no leaving this house should I not think of a strategy.

I sighed heavily and plopped down on the bed to rest my legs before I resumed pacing. It wasn't easy thinking about a means of escape when I knew there weren't any for me.

At last, I made up my mind and walked over to the door. “I want to be let out!” I yelled as I knocked on it, knowing they could hear.

It only took a ...