She saved me. Pulled me from the depths of the ocean. Siren—her name fits. Her beauty striking; her voice heavenly. But unlike the mythical version, Siren didn’t lure me to my death. She saved me. And now, seeing her about to be sold to the highest bidder, it’s my turn to save her.
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I was raised to always tell the truth, no matter what. And it’s served me well. Until today. Today, I wish I could lie. Because my truth put me here—about to be sold. A lie could set me free. But I always tell the truth, even when I lie.