“I-I’m telling you sir, there is absolutely no reason for you to have taken me here and are-“ I pause as a dark smile cracks across his face.

His voice is deep and gravely. “Are what?” He questions, taking a step forward.

I back away and slam my back into a wall. My heart thumps in my throat and I let out a small whimper. “And.. try and kill me.” I say, not meeting his eyes.

Another step forward...

The way I never would have thought to have to do this. Never would I thought I would have to reveal my identity, to potentially ruin my own life. How can I destroy something I’ve worked so hard for, just for it to be gone in an instant?

Well, let’s rewind a little bit. Anyway, I’ve even known as a little bit of a villain here. In this tiny little town. So then it shouldn’t be that big of an idea, ...

I stand there, my eyes locked on the black cat.

She meows at something in the window, and I look.

I see a dark shadow rushing towards me and I let out a shriek of terror, and get slammed backward into a bookcase as it crouches over me.

I squint my eyes to see the strange figure peering at me.

“I’ve been feeling so alone, trapped in my mind. I’ve been dying inside, Kyla. I really need help.” It...

When I look in the mirror

I never see the full picture

I only see hatred

My unknowing love wasted

For myself

It takes me back to when I was twelve

I see the fragile young boy

I used to be

How little was he

To deal with the weight of his world on his shoulders

He would haul boulders

He was a soldier

Who just needed closure

He got through it

Bit by bit

And has escaped the dark claws of life

Not thr...