Abriana
Blood dripped down my forehead and blurred my vision. I swallowed hard as I wiped it out of my eyes and on to my tattered sweatshirt. Trying to control my breathing, I focused on the dark alley head of me. I knew he was out there, but I didn't know where.
A door slamming caused my heart to take off like a cheetah chasing a gazelle. I crouched down and frantically looked for a makeshift weapon. Finally, my hands came across a broken metal pipe. I picked it up and clutched it to my chest.
With my fingers trembling, I took a step into the deserted alleyway. Trying to stay close to the wall, I sprinted as quietly as possible.
A deep rumbling voice echoed off the walls and sent chills through my core, "You can run, but I'll always find you, Abriana."
I couldn't tell which direction it originated from and I didn't stop to find out. Instead, I propelled my legs forward faster than I thought humanly possible. I chanted a one-word mantra the entire time. Survive. Survive. Survive!
A cool breeze whipped between the buildings and sent shivers down my damp neck. I could see a street in front of me. It was late, but a few people were still out and driving around.
My chest ached and my lungs felt like they were about to burst into flames at any moment. I sucked in as much air as they would hold and pushed my body's limits.
You're almost there! Just a few more feet!
Suddenly, I felt fingernails dig into my shoulder and pull my body backward. The change in momentum caused me to fall flat on my back, knocking the air out of my lungs in the process.
A metallic taste in my mouth and an ache in the back of my head were the last things I remembered before everything went black...
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Cliffhangers,
Did you know that CAPTURED is being turned into a TV show by Komixx Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television? Komixx is the production company who brought you The Kissing Booth by Reekles! I've already read six of the scripts and they are amazing!
I'll be sure to keep everyone up to date! In the meantime, read CAPTURED and be sure to leave me a note with who you think should be in the cast!
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Hearts and Daggers,
Kelly Anne Blount xoxo