"The Escape"
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  • Reads 689
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  • Parts 10
  • Time 16m
Ongoing, First published Sep 08, 2015
Mature
My clothes were torn.
I was covered in dust.
My hair were sticky.
My feet were bleeding from constant running.
I just couldn't stop. 
I had to run. 
I had to get away. 
I kept telling myself over and over. 
They were right behind me.I didn't know how far I was from them.I was running with a constant fear that if I was caught,what will happen next. 
I heard someone running after me.I didn't turn to see who it was.
I just wanted to get as far as possible. 
"Hey, stop! "Someone yelled.
I quickened my pace. 
Suddenly,I stumbled upon a stone and fell.
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