Outward Bound

When they had finished one of the men produced a knife; ‘as you were kind enough to instruct us on that particular fiendish knot the only way to free yourself on your own is to cut through the ropes around your wrists and ankles. We will leave this knife somewhere in here but finding it won’t be easy.’

Simon wondered why that would be so hard until the man wrapped several layers of duct tape around his head.

‘Remember’, he heard one of the men say; ‘we have your video in case you are tempted to go to the Police. We also know where you live, so for your own future safety I suggest you go home and forget this ever happened.’

He heard the vehicle start up and then there was silence.