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When I looked in the mirror for the first time since Grayson attacked me, I barely recognized the girl staring back. She had the same gray eyes framed by long lashes, the same long hair, and the same button nose. But the reflection wasn’t the girl I knew before that night.

I used to see myself as strong, resilient—especially after losing my entire family. But now, all I see is a broken shell...

Today is the day that I start a new chapter in my life. 

Today is the day I am moving from my childhood home, once filled with joy but now only painful memories, to a small lakefront town in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I always pictured my family sending me off on my new venture, helping me pack, and waving goodbye as I drove away, but instead, I was alone packing and walking through the house that ...

“Trust me, you don’t want to know” I said hiding a smug smile only showing a cold knowing glare. “Now give me what I am here for, or I my just have to take this bac-“ “No” the hooded man said loudly, showing his fear that this thing that could change his life could be taken away in a instant. “Guards bring the girl in. The two henchmen with a similar mask as the man that sits idly in front of me, ...