It was a dark, cold night. It was quiet and the sound of snores coming from each room filled the palace. I took my pyjamas off and put my day clothes on. I got the bag, full of clothes which will last me for at least a week and slowly crept out from my room. I quietly closed the door to my room and tip-toed to the door of the maids room. I quietly tapped on the floor which was mine and Penelope's signal that I was ready. She came out of the room and we both quietly walked outside. The guards were fast asleep. One of them was sitting on a chair with his eyes closed and his head leaned back on the chair. We both walked over to one of the walls. 'Thank you so much Penny!' I smiled. 'It's Ok. I'm sorry Maria. I just really needed the help.' 'What??!' I laughed. 'Nevermind! Be safe out there!' She whispered. I nodded my head and she gave me a leg up. As I got to the top of the wall, I dropped my bag on the pavement and jumped down. I got my bag and started walking off. I don't know why but I heard footsteps behind me. As I walked faster, it walked faster too. I started running and I could hear it's footsteps coming closer to me. I tripped over a stick on the ground and fell on my bum. I looked at the person who was following me. I couldn't see his face properly but I knew he was danger. I screamed loudly...
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The Secret 2
Teen FictionMaria and her dad are moving back to Dayton. This means new everything! New house, new school, new friends, new job. More secrets will be revealed including the secret that could change Maria's life forever. Will she be able to cope with all these s...