"Ugh!" Ow, that hurt. Why do they toss me around like a... I just blanked there, what is that rag-like doll called again? Oh right, I'm dumb, like a RAG-DOLL. They should know I'm human just like them and they shouldn't treat me, let alone anyone else like this. As long as they talk outside the door for a little bit more I can make an escape plan.
Let's see there is a hall leading here, but it leads straight to the "belly of the beast" as I heard my guards call it. Then there is a longer hallway I guess just to the left or was it right... Not the point! Ok let me think this through, how many guards are here, how can I sneak past them, and what do I do if- no not if, WHEN I escape? Huh, I need to sleep this over.
"Excuse me but may I have my mask taken off and the lights dimmed? I am extremely ti-"
"FINE! STOP ACTING LIKE A GOOD LITTLE GIRL! WE ALL KNOW YOU ARE NOT!"
"Lieutenant Anderson calm down you need to-"
"NO! COMMANDEER LEERY SHE NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THAT SHE IS A LITTLE BI-"
"Anderson! I asked you once to stop and you disobey my orders and talk to her in that manner! Anderson the next time you disobey me I will have you put in the H.O.U.S.E., do I make myself clear?" Why is this Leery lady sticking up for me?
"Ma'am yes ma'am!" Wow, she must give them orders of what to do with me. I hear footsteps come over to me, I tense up with fear they will hit me again.
"Shh, sweetie calm down. You are ok, here let me help you with the blindfold." It's a soft woman's whisper, just like the woman from my dream! She unties my blindfold and smiles at me. I collapse into her arms. I'm scared and confused and crying.
"Everyone out! I will get the girl settled." After she says that I am sobbing, she reminds me of someone I once knew... my mom...
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Life or Death
Mystery / ThrillerGracie is on a life or death situation, she scared and alone. She wants to know how to go home. Her situation could leave her dead, or could she survive?
