Tainted

In a small town where rumors spread fast, lived a girl that wasn't rich or popular but still well known and loved, Maya Ouzel. She was outgoing, smart and beautiful. Everything a boy would want, even those that hid during the day and only came out to play at night.

One noisy night of April 23th, something happened to her that scarred her for life. She changed but no one noticed because she made sure to put on her cheerful old self for everyone to see but deep down she knew that she would always be that same weak girl who did nothing on that dreadful night.

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"Such a pretty little bird." Caressing my face with his rough hands as he leaned towards me.

He was so close, I can smell the alcohol. "No. Stop. I don't want-" a tear slipped out and down my face.