Gifted

Chapter 16

Everything was dark. There were no sounds or smells. I opened my eyes very slowly. I was still in the same position, when I was hit by the train. I was in a very dark room. The only light that shed from the dark, was a small red glow in the corner of the room. The space was very small. It was like I was inside of a closet with the lights off. I cautiously came up off of my knees. I had to tilt my head down, because the ceiling was low. I walked over to the glow in the corner. A big black door appeared from the darkness, having the red glow beneath it.

I slowly turned the knob, and opened the big door. The sound of creaking entered my ears as I opened the door wider. I walked out of the small room and entered a bigger one. Historic paintings hung on the walls. They were portraits of the people I saw at the freak show. The floor was complete concrete. The walls we red, just as the floor was. A small, long, red candle glowed in the center of the room.

"What is this place?". I asked under my breath. I walked closer to the candle, and stared at what was behind it. Long black chains, were implanted into the floor. Above them, a large glass case hung on the wall. I had a sick feeling in my stomach, causing me to go back to where I entered. Right by the door, a large stone turning table sat in the corner. 'It's time to get out of here'. I said in my mind. I quickly grabbed the door, before it slammed shut. My wrist throbbed in pain, from being yanked so harshly.

The sound of laughter came from behind me. I slowly turned around, not wanting to see what was making such horrible noises. As I faced the front of the room, a black figure with purple eyes, stared me down.

"Hello Ian". It screeched. I quickly turned around, banging on the big door like my life depended on it. When the door wouldn't move, I turned to face the figure. I had my back against the door, just in case it opened again.

"Who are you". I whispered in fear. The figure knew I was scared, it could probably smell it, and that's what makes it more powerful. The figure slowly made its way towards the candle. It bent down, until it's face was in the glow from the flame. I was completely shocked at what I saw.

"Haven't you guessed by now?". It whispered. It was the man, with the top hat. I knew he killed his wife and daughter in my vision, or whatever that was. But why is he stalking me?

"Your that man". I told him, getting a little bit more confident. He smirked at my comment.

"That man. Back then I was legend". He explained in a raspy voice. "I was all over the news. A curfew was set up after I killed my daughter." He smirked. I couldn't even look at him anymore. He started to come closer to me. I started slowly moving across the wall, not turning my body an inch way from his.

"You killed innocent people". I yelled at him. My anger was starting to over power my fear. Before I knew it, the man charged at me. He pinned me down on the cold ground. A hard metal collided with my wrists. I looked at my hands and the chains that were on the floor, were now attached to me. I made my way across the room, without even knowing it. He jumped off of me, and walked back over to the candle. I tried to break free from the rusted chains, but it didn't work.

"They were far from innocent Ian". He said seriously. His voice was so hoarse, it sounded like he smoked three packs of cigarettes a day. "My wife was a complete bitch. She slept with my brother, stole my money, and was about to steal my daughter. So I killed her". He said smiling. How could someone be so evil? What did he want with me?

"What about Alice?". I growled. I tried to save her, I truly did. But I was not successful. It was like I lost a little sister.

"Where did you hear that name?". He yelled. He was very angry at this point. The name Alice, must have set him over the edge. The strange this is, I don't think he knows that I actually saw his life.