“Hello everybody. I have won this award this year to announce the newest initiates to our organization. We strive for control. At whatever costs. Ya you guys are allowed to cheer. The newest intitate comes from a highly talented family. Her siblings, Alia, Cole, and Leon, were close takers for her spot. But. They died and she lived. We want to provide a place where are people may thrive. We are not evil. We are determined. So come up here, the newest initiate to the hidden control, Mya!” My grandma waves toward me as I hesitantly take a step foward.

“As your test. Kill the one who means the most to you. So. Kill him.”

The mask flys off Harnans face as I am speechless. I thought. I though they didn’t know. I grab the knife handed at me as I look through the people standing here. I avoid looking at his face. I know he would say its all tight and he understands, but he shouldnt have to understand. If i really am hesitant. Do I deserve him. These people have been through unimaginable trauma. So has he. I look at my mom smiling. Truly smiling. And I look at his face. His eyes closed with a smile on his face. I try not to break. I take my arm back as I regrab the dagger. I stab him. Immediatly regret.

“Congradulations. The 222nd member of the hidden control. Mya”