Dusky Heartbeat

♤ Chapter 2: Lost

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After that, I heard screaming, a faint one, yet it still hurted my ears. It sounded like a girl was being assaulted or something. I didn't mind.

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Moments later, I heard even more screaming. It wasn't from the same girl from before. It was people, a group of students I suppose.

I looked out the window pane...

I couldn't believe my eyes... Nothing will take back what I just saw.

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Chapter 2

Expect nothing but the unexpected.
For thee reality shall be rejected.

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I woke up... I opened my eyes.

As I looked around, I saw... nothing. Nothing special or new at least.

Feels empty.

I got up and looked at my digital clock. '5:55am'. A little early than usual, but, for the better, more time to prepare.

Prepare for my school registration, my mom told me yesterday.

I decided to go to the bathroom and wash up a bit. This room always seems spotless. Probably because my mom makes me clean it day after day.

I am done with my business, and I am quite hungry.

I went out my bathroom and took a glance at my bedroom... Blank. Walls so plain, bed seems too simple, and floor and table like it's not being used.

Fixed my bed. Tuck my blanket and placed the pillows. Finished cleaning! It wasn't so difficult.

Then I went to the door. I stood still, hesitating to get hold on the door knob...

*sigh*. I turned the knob.

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It won't budge... I keep turning the knob trying to open the door but it won't move! The door is locked in the inside and I am sure it is not locked! But why would it not open?

"Mom? Mom!", I asked for help desperately.

No one answered.

"Sh-t...", I muttered.

I looked around my room. Nothing much I can see and use to solve this.

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Aha! The window! I remember once when me and my family went out and forgot the keys to the door. They made me go through the window to open the door from the inside.

I was very young and very small so I was able to fit. I am now 14 and I don't even know if I'll be able to fit.

I jumped on my bed. Opened my window and attempted to go through the small bars.

My head fit, but my shoulders can't. I forced myself through. It only just hurts. No more progress...

I bailed the plan.