Burned

I continue to ruminate in my own thoughts until I feel eyes on me. It's a strong pull in so many directions, yet from just one place. I don't know how I can feel this person just observing me. I've felt eyes on me before, but this is me knowing there's someone watching. I can feel their thinking. It's almost like they regret looking at me but are just as curious. I look around and never meet another pair of eyes. No one is looking at me and the feeling leaves as quickly as it came.
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When there are beasts threatening her small town, Ember must face off their violent attacks with the help of her sister, brother, and friends. But one near-death accident has her family trying to hold her back.

Ember could listen to her mom. She could give up fighting the bad in the world to protect herself. She could let her flame die out and move on. She really could. But she won't.