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Emma\u2019s chest tightened. In her mind, she heard her father\u2019s voice reminding her:\u00a0\u201cIf something feels wrong, don\u2019t ignore it. Make light, make noise.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The man noticed her. His eyes sharpened. He stepped forward slowly, like he was checking to see if anyone else was around. The street was empty\u2014no pedestrians, no cars. Emma\u2019s palms grew sweaty as her heart pounded harder. The man began walking faster.<\/p>\n

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A Split-Second Decision<\/h2>\n

Emma turned her head\u2014he was already too close. Her eyes darted around the stairwell. In that instant, instinct took over. She did something the man never expected.<\/p>\n

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Emma\u2019s chest tightened. In her mind, she heard her father\u2019s voice reminding her:\u00a0\u201cIf something feels wrong, don\u2019t ignore it. Make light, make noise.\u201d The man noticed her. His eyes sharpened. He stepped forward slowly, like he was checking to see if anyone else was around. The street was empty\u2014no pedestrians, no cars. Emma\u2019s palms grew…<\/p>\n

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