Differentia

Prologue

I stare at the girl infront of me. Her black eyes are lifeless, and a dark shade creeps below them. Her chapped, white lips are pursed together into a thin line and she has more cuts on her face than skin. Her gaze bores into mine and I let out a shaky breath, that fogs the mirror infront of me.

I hear shouts and chanting beyond the door to my left. In a few minutes, I will be walking through that door and into the crowd. I shiver at the thought. This was not what I wanted. This was never what I wanted.

Suddenly, my thoughts are interrupted by the sound of a gong outside. The hum of the metal resonates through my chest and I look down at my hands. It is time.

I turn and clutch the door knob. I see the light, in the gap between the door and the floor, flicker as shadows move. I steady myself and look at the door behind me, over my shoulder.

A split second and an hesitant movement got me walking toward the other door. And before I knew it, I was outside. And then, I ran. I ran as fast as I could; as fast as my weak legs could take me. Cold breeze whipped my face and stung my wounds, but I didn't stop. All I could hear now was adrenaline humming in my ear and the fading chatter of a huge crowd.

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Author Notes:

*Knocks* Hello?? *Knocks again* Can you hear me? You. Yes you.

I need your help. I'm stuck in my past and I'm reliving it for you. For your time pass and reading pleasure. But you need to help me; help me get out of here!!

Listen carefully...this is confidential information that cannot be disclosed under any circumstances. All you need to do to help me is press the outline of a star below and make sure it fills up. And keep doing it for each chapter till you free me at the end.

I'm counting on you.

Good luck!