I hop up the steps to the house too excited to know what was waiting for me. I swing open the door and step in. My sister waits for me and I immediately start talking maybe a little too fast “ Today I got my report card all A’s and classes were awesome and I made more friends and!…and- “ she smells like alcohol . “ You were drinking? “ I ask now angery. “ Calm down Kay ‘kay?“ she says slowly. I si...

I run terrified he’ll catch up. My breathing heavy and hoarse. My legs almost giving out. “ I’ll make it less painful if you give up! “ he sneers his friends laughing in the distance. The sun is setting and I don’t think Liam’s giving up anytime soon. “ Liam please! I swear I didn’t do it! “ I scream as I come to a tree. The knife in his hand glints as the sun is almost down. His eyes are cruel an...

I smile slightly, a little lopsided. The figure stares at me in disbelief. “ Are you gonna answer?!” They whisper token aback. “ I found it in a room… “ I say now getting a little nervous. They tilt their head to the side “ can you be any more vague?! “ they say urgency in their voice. I laugh a little, but continue to stare at my worn sneakers. “ I found it in a basement on Oak St. “ I say now lo...