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Title: The Stolen Decade Character List Samantha: A kind-hearted and resilient young woman, betrothed to her childhood rival-turned-love. Javier: Samantha's childhood enemy turned deep love, refusing to stop his search across the years. Angel: An obsessed and possessive rival who kidnapped Samantha out of jealousy. Samantha’s Father: A loving parent who supported her union with Javier and shared in the devastating loss when she was taken. Act I: Enemies to Soulmates Long ago, Samantha and Javier couldn't stand the sight of each other. Childhood was a battlefield of pulled pigtails, petty arguments, and endless rivalry. But as the years passed, the sharp edges of their rivalry softened into mutual respect, and eventually, into something much deeper. By the time they were teenagers, the old enemies had fallen deeply in love. Recognizing a bond that would stand the test of time, Samantha’s family, Javier’s family, and the young couple themselves agreed on a future together: they would marry when they grew older. Act II: The Carriage and the Capture When they were fifteen years old, the world changed in an instant. Samantha was riding inside a carriage with her father, the rhythmic sound of the wooden wheels rolling along the path. Unbeknownst to them, a shadow from the past was watching. Angel, a boy who had harbored a bitter and unrequited infatuation with Samantha, was consumed by rage over her engagement to Javier. When Angel struck, he ambushed the carriage, overpowering the guards and tearing Samantha away from her father. While Javier searched frantically, Angel whisked Samantha away to a distant, grand castle. Trapped within the stone walls and gilded halls, Samantha was forced into isolation—kept like a prized ornament, spending her days cleaning and waiting, while her heart remained firmly with Javier. Act III: The Endless Search As the years stretched on, reaching the milestone of a decade since she was taken, Samantha remained trapped within Angel's distant castle, keeping the memory of Javier alive in her heart. Far away, Javier continued his relentless journey. Now twenty-five years old, he never stopped looking for her. Every trail, every rumor, and every closed door only fueled his determination. Though the search was long and arduous, Javier vowed he would never give up until he found the love of his life and brought her home.