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the protagonist is definitely in a pickle.
unless you're going to let him die there are numerous 'tropes' that have been used time and time again in similar cases ("it's all a dream"....or..."and suddenly, with a mighty leap....etc"...or.."the calvary to the rescue).....I hope you don't do that.

I'm eagerly anticipating something original.

(I'm betting on the knife...somehow)

Now I HAVE to write the next chapter LOL. I promise none of those tropes will come into play, and you will be surprised by what happens.

More than this I will not essay presently =D

it's just occured to me.
WHY is he running?
WHY are they chasing him?
Is it because of what he knows.
or what he IS?