Captive (Unabridged‪)‬

To the indomitable spirit of every survivor who has faced unimaginable hardship and emerged stronger, more resilient, and unwavering in their pursuit of justice and peace. This book is a testament to your courage, your strength, and your unwavering determination to overcome adversity. It is a tribute to your ability to find hope even in the darkest of times, to your capacity for resilience in the face of overwhelming odds, and to your unwavering belief in the power of the human spirit to endure and prevail.

To those who have experienced the chilling grip of captivity, the suffocating weight of fear, and the insidious erosion of hope, may this book offer a flicker of recognition, a shared experience that transcends words, and a silent acknowledgment of the battles fought and won in the hidden corners of the heart. May this narrative resonate with the quiet strength and unwavering determination that defines your journey, a journey marked by scars that tell a story of survival, resilience, and the enduring power of the human spirit.