The Point of Pain

Amber and Max have had a difficult past. Together they will run through a more difficult future. // An intense story about siblings struggling to make it to tomorrow.
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"Listen Max, when I say run, you run as fast as you can. Okay?" He nodded but furrowed a brow. "Where do I run to?"

Amber played scenarios through her head and decided. "Run out the back door, go over the wire fence and down to the gas station around the corner. When you get there go to the women's bathroom and lock yourself in a stall. I will come get you there."

"Okay." He rocked on his feet and nodded again.