I had to keep running and I couldn't look back because if I did then they might catch up. I skidded round the corner… but suddenly they were there -three men all dressed in black and they were coming towards me… I heard a laugh I knew so well- and then a voice 'You can run but you can't hide... not from me, you never could" I reached a dead end and they were coming for me they surrounded me now... There was no escape...

I woke up with a start to my alarm clock which was beeping loudly; I switched it off and let out the breath I didn't even know I had held. I then quickly got ready for university as it was my first day at the local university today. I had just moved house and I now lived on the outskirts of Denver with my Mum and my incredably annoying little brother-Adam

"Come on Sam you are going to be late!" my Mum yelled up the stairs

I rolled my eyes if I set off now I would be too early (my Mum has always been really organised and efficient which is cool except for the fact that I am the opposite) I thought that it was better to bear with her though.

"Coming Mum" I replied grabbing my bag and my phone on my way downstairs.

I ate an apple I had managed to grab before we went out the door in the car as my Mum drove me to the university (I know right unbelievable I am old enough to drive myself and I have a licence and everything but my Mum insisted because it was the first day and everything)- I was quite nervous about starting half way through the year but I wasn't about to admit that.

"Are you alright? You have been terribly quiet this morning" My mum quizzed breaking the silence that had previously been present the entire journey we had already travelled.

"I'm fine - just tired" I quickly supplied

"You've had another nightmare haven't you?" She asked with concern

I didn't reply "Samantha. Answer me… please I need to know"

"Ok yes, I did have a nightmare happy now" I retorted

My mum stopped the car - We had arrived - I started to gather up my things but she put out her hand to stop me.

"Listen I am sorry for over reacting, honey - it is just I worry about you –You know? And you're growing up too fast and you don't seem to talk to me all that much anymore. Just have a good day at Uni and I will see you when you get back"

Now I felt guilty "I didn't mean to snap I am just tired and stressed - I hope you have a great day at home today, I love you"

"I love you too, Sam –bye" She waved to me as I walked towards the entrance to the university

I looked at the massive building in front of me and took a deep breath - Denver university here I come…

I stepped inside the building and managed to withold a gasp at how massive it was. There were people everywhere... a few seconds later after I snapped out of my trance I relised I had to go to reception and sign up for my courses and sort all the paperwork out. I made my way through the maze that was the university and somehow (don't ask me how because I don't know how I managed it!) I made it to reception. I knocked on the glass and a very moody lady bustled up to me

"What do you want?" she practically spat. Although I was slightly disgruntled by her welcome I attempted to act either like I hadn't noticed or it didn't bother me.

"Hi, I am new here... my name's Samantha- Samantha Avril Blackwell"

" Hmm... You need to fill this out and sign this and then be off with you- got it, no lingering" she rolled her eyes at me and stalked off to rudely bark at a office assistant.

I turned around and bumped right into someone... After I had recovered myself and stood back I prepared to walk past him and he stopped me.

"Wait, is your name Samantha Blackwell?" he inquired cautiously.

"Why?" I asked defensively as i was completely freaked out that he knew or could guess my name. Realizing that this seemed freaky he hurriedly explained himself.

" I am only asking because I was sent to welcome the new girl and show her around the university. You are Samantha though aren't you?" He asked slowing down as he went along- like a steam train running out of fuel.

I hastily confirmed and I filled out my forms and gave them back to the grumpy and rude receptionist before turning back to the man intending to say something to him. When just like that completely out of the ordinary my mobile bleeped. I took my phone out to look at it and opened a new text I had from Rachel. After that everything went pear shaped.

I felt like for a minute there I couldn't breathe and I just knew that I needed to get out of here and away from this stranger- I needed to be alone. I hurriedly moved around him and speed walking and completely on autopilot I made my way to the girls bathrooms. For once I was in luck the bathrooms were empty everyone was in their lectures. I took out my phone and reread the text- before I could stop myself a single tear ran down my face before I got angry. Rachel thinks that she has won- that she is better, smarter than me but its not over yet... it's only just beginning and I won't let her ruin my life. Not this time.

With that I got out my make up from my bag and applied a dark red lipstick to my lips and dark eyeliner to my eyes before adding several more swipes of mascara to my lashes. I don't care if people are scared of me in fact I want them to be- game on Rachel, consider this game on.

By the time I had left the bathrooms the bell signalling the end of the lectures had already gone so I was no longer looking at empty hallways but quite a crowd. In fact it was exactly what i had expected to see- but what I hadn't expected to see leaning against the wall opposite was the guy I met earlier- the stranger.