Only on the Inside

They?

They? Who are they? What are they winning? She doesn't want me to search for her? All these questions rushed through my head as I folded the note and stuffed it in my pocket. I've set my mind. I'm going to find her! I rushed out and picked up all my things heading straight for my house. I knew if Kris had gone off anywhere, it was bound to be into the woods. She just had an odd fascination with the unknown. I hurried inside and up to my room. Grabbing my backpack, I stuffed things I'd need like my battery pack for my phone, snacks, a blanket, and other necessities. Finally, I changed into some comfortable clothes and started out. I wasn't a huge fan of the woods, but if it meant finding and possibly saving Kris, I'd do it. I walked carefully through the woods, keeping an eye out for my best friend. As I walked deeper and deeper into the woods, it was getting darker and darker.. Great. In the woods at night! I might as well scream "come kill me." I thought as a clearing came into view. Something didn't feel right but I continued on in hopes of finding Kristiana. Just as I was about to step into the clearing, I heard the crackling of a fire ahead and a soft whisper behind me. I was trying to decipher what had been said when everything suddenly went dark.