How do you get yourself out of an abduction situation? Scream? Kick? Bite? Not if you're in the middle of a cemetery, it's just past midnight, and you're one against three. What to do?

Google it. That's what I did. Of course, that won't work in real life, but I sure picked up all kinds of tips and ideas for KC, a character in my latest WIP.  Just in case you ever find yourself abducted, here are a few things you should know...

Lie
Say anything to distract, confuse, or make the thugs think twice about abducting you. Ideas? Make up a contagious disease. Tell them there are security cameras in the area. Tell them your dad is the chief of police. Whatever.

Observe
While panic is only natural, calm yourself as much as possible and become uber observant. Not only will details about your captors help later on when/if you're rescued, it gives you a chance to formulate a possible escape plan.

Optimism
A positive attitude is essential. This is one thing all abduction survivors have in common. No groveling, begging or hysterics. Keep your dignity because it is psychologically harder for a person to harm or kill if a captive remains "human" in their eyes.

Listen
Everything your captor says is a potential tool to use against him/her. Background noises can be helpful as well to let you know where you are and if there's a possibility of help nearby.

The number one rule is do whatever you have to do to stay alive. In the case of my character, the poor girl is going to have to dive into an open grave.

Hopefully you'll never have to use these tips--except for spicing up a story of your own!