I awoke to the sounds of shifting bodies and bright light that came through a small window. I turned my eyes to see all the girls crawl out of their beds and give me a urgent look. I responded quickly,following them as the filed out of the door.
We stayed in a single file line as we trudged down a lifeless corridor,dull,gray,and dimly lit and I quickly realized that it reflected my mood. After passing countless black doors,the first girl in line opened one on the right wall and ushered us all inside.
It took a minute but eyes finally adjusted to the bright lights and colors that filled the room. Upon entering,the girls dispersed,small,grim,smiles appeared on their faces as they each found something to wear. I decided to followed their lead and I found the most colorful outfit I could find after wondering the rows and aisles of colorful clothing.
The article of clothing that I had chosen was jeweled green corset top with a sweetheart neckline that flowed seamlessly into a short sky blue skirt in the front and a bright purple floor length half skirt in the back. Next to it had been a ridiculous crown that held all the colors I now wore and I placed in atop my black hair.
I meandered back to the front of the room where the rest of the girl were doing their hair and makeup in front of plain mirrors that I must have missed on my way in. I scurried over to an empty one and began to apply makeup that corresponded with what I was wearing and finished by twisting my hair in to a bun and setting my crown around it.
I few finishing touches and I was ready. For what I knew not but I looked breathtakingly beautiful so I couldn't complain. The girls began to exit the room and I followed blind and trusting.
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Storie breviI turned around so my back was exposed to him and I was left to face the wall,clinging to the blood manacles and chains. His voice came out deed and rough as he said,"One,"and the whip met my back and I found the energy to scream.
