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Now, with that out of the way, my name is Emma. Pleased to meet you. I hope you enjoy my stories and read and review. I would appreciate it very much! Don't be afraid to break free from your comfort zone and read and review! It only takes about 30 seconds. Don't forget, I absolutely love constructive criticism. And please, no derogatory comments. If you "flame" me, I'll incinerate you. You wouldn't like that very much, now would you? Didn't think so.

Prologue

In most towns and cities the inhabitants settle down for the night after a tiring day of work or school. In the city of Tokyo, Japan, however, it was a different story...

The night was a cold one, seeing as it was December, and the hustle and bustle of nightlife could be found all over. Not all was of the good kind, though. No matter which city or town you go to, you'll always find something illegal going on at the heart of it. "No exceptions" seemed to be the rule and there was no breaking it. Drugs were dealt, prostitutes were paid, and citizens were mugged and raped all the time. The worst part is that some of this is going on right in front of someone's eyes, and they never notice...

I'm here to tell you a story about that hidden "bad side of town". About horrible acts of cruelty that is concealed on a daily basis, all because of a little, petty emotion. About a young life that couldn't take it and finally succumbed to the sweet whisperings and the beautiful picture it painted, and almost reached it. About being deserted by the ones you love and being taken advantage of by the one that loves you. About what could be going on in the lives of anyone you know. I'm here to tell you a story about the picture-perfect family down the street...

And the secret lives that they hold...

END OF CHAPTER

So, tell me, how do you like it? A little short, I know. I hope the future chapters will be longer and much more easy to read (Was it easy to read?). Just remember, I love all of you bunches, and reviewing is apt to make me more likely to update (longer chapters, too~).

EDIT: Ok, so my laptop is currently shot...you'll have to wait a while for an update. -.-