Wonderland In Ruins

Chapter 8: Dresses, oh my.

Dear Matilda,

Hey, I miss you and Dylan so much! How're things with you guys? Any news? I'm writing to let you know I'm fine, just very lonely. And wondering if you could bring me some dresses? I'm trying this whole thing where I actually make an effort to look pretty. I could definitely use your help! Thanks so much!

I miss and love you always,

Alicenne<3

I sigh and set the pencil down.

I fold the paper in half and grab an envelope that's in this bucket by the psychologist's door. He's actually a nice guy.

Here he comes now.

"Why, good morning Alicenne. What do you have there?"

"Just a letter I wanted to mail to my best friend, could you send it out for me?"

"Of course, Alice! Are they to visit soon? You haven't had a visitor in a while!"

"Hopefully sir, thank you!"

"You're welcome. Your appointment is in a few hours, child. Do be ready."

I nod. Child? Child?! I am not a child.

Dr. Daft has always been my favorite. He relates to us more than any of the adults here.

Besides his use of the word "child", he's pretty great.

I went down to the cafeteria to get some food. I didn't really socialize with the kids in this place because they were actually messed up to the point where nothing they said made any sense.

I think I should stop taking my meds. I'd like to keep my articulation, thank you very much.

As I sit and choke down this repulsive stuff they call food, the air shifts again.

Fan-crappin-tastic. What next?

As I look up and around me, I see headless dolls with their arms outstretched, coming for me.

I jump to my feet, knocking over my tray, and run up the stairs. Aiming for my room.

As I get to the door, I stop and look down the hallway, that seems to be elongating.

I can no longer hear people laughing, talking or playing games. All I hear is the sound of feet hitting the wooden stairs as they continue their climb to capture me. I'm aware of what I'm feeling. I'm afraid. I don't know what they want with me or what they plan to do with me. What I do know is, I must get back to that place. The lovely place. I need to see Cheshire.

1 mississippi 2 mississippi 3 mississippi 4.

Before I could open my door, the floor gives away and again I am sinking into darkness..