Notes: I'm only doing this out of pure boredom and fun...The main character is an OC I just made up. Anything sounding familiar is purely coincidence.
Out of breath, the sounds of rapid footsteps emerge from the dark skies. She runs in rapid speed, terror in her eyes, the brimming tears stream from her frightened face. She was scared, more so than anything she's ever experienced.
Grace, a long haired blond with brown hazel eyes, wants to stop running, but she can't stop, not now, nor find the courage to look back. Weak, she pushes her legs to go faster and faster, she needed to get away. No. Had to get away.
"We're coming for you, you little bitch!" Shouting loud enough for her to hear.
Following with several laughs and howls, various steps are heard from behind. Getting closer to the terrified soul who is running with her life on the line.
Oh god please! Screaming in her mind.
There! She sees her salvation. The power factory, a place she's known all her life. A place that carried familiarization. Without hesitation, she sprints forward to the building. Too good to be true, she's hit with the realization that the building was guarded with tall fences that stretched around the whole factory. Heartbroken, she slams her fists against the obstacle, crying in fear. Grace's head immediately turns back when the tormenting voice appears again
"We know you're here darling..." The taunting voice echoed through the streets, sending her in a state of panic.
Straightaway, she climbs the fence, praying they would go away. It seemed like an eternity with each step she took. Too scared to look down, she holds her head up high, able to hear their moving paces. Grace responded by climbing as fast as she is able to.
With a hard pounce, her body smacks onto the floor. Grace opens her eyes, no longer hearing the voices, still, not wanting to give them the chance, she hastily gets up from the hard floor. No doubt her knee was bleeding at this point, she speed walks into the place, it almost felt like some kind of weird maze. There were unknown machine engines upon various wiring and power lines that practically spelled out danger.
BUZZZ
The sound of a loud humming noise made her fearful that caused her to sprint away, the decision turns out sour. In a matter of seconds the cowardly blonde trips on a few wires that leads to her falling onto a strange platform, the platform was flat that resembled a ring that was huge, it's outer layers were nothing but wires and devices that couldn't be identified unless you were an expert.
Her pupils dilated in emotional alarm, coming to realize her leg was stuck on a few heavy wires, instinctively, she tried freeing herself from this predicament. Suddenly, she feels herself being lowered, the platform, it was moving down, lights shining bright. Grace soon realizes whatever she was on, it would only be a matter of seconds before this thing would be ready to set off. Grace closes her eyes as she is blinded the light, still attempting to get out. To no avail, she cries in fury, angrily pulling her leg. With all her might, she frees herself, without wasting time she runs vigorously.
Grace was close to safety, only a few steps and she would be free. Breathing frantically, she stretches her hand out. Unfortunately, grace's vision is soon blurred, her eyes were wide in wildly fear.
A bolt of light flares up into the dark sky.
Grace lets out a sharp piercing scream.
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Grace Powers, 18, an only child, had just moved to a new place. A well-appointed house that was protected by a large metal gate. "We should start unpacking as fast as possible." Said a voice, her father.
"Don't you want to rest for a minute? I mean we literally just came here." She said.
Her father gives her a sarcastic look and responds, "Better to get it out of the way. Besides I thought you might want to start decorating your room."
She smiles, "I do, or did, now i'm just tired."
"You could always help your mother instead..."
"And I will...as soon as I finish resting my tired legs."
Her father chuckles in response, "Alright, i'll give you a five minute rest, after that, I want to see those legs moving. Got it missy?"
"Aye aye captain!"
After a few moments, Grace stretches her arms and heads inside. Immediately, she is approached by her mother.
"There you are gracie. Can you put these boxes down in the basement? After that I want you to start unpacking your things. Oh before I forget, make sure you sweep the room. I don't want any dirt getting anywhere on your belongings."
Nodding, "Anything else?"
"That's about it really. I mostly need your father with the rest. Speaking of which, where'd he go?"
Grace looks around the area and sees her father just outside the backyard. He was on the phone talking while making hand gestures. It seemed like her father was rather engaged with the conversation he was having with the person on the other line. Grace knew well, her father was well known within his work so it was common for him to be receiving these types of calls. With a wave of her hands, she gets the attention from her father, letting him know that he is needed.
He nods his head, entering inside, "Alright frank we'll talk more later. I got to help the Misses now. Great. Ok. Yes, ok then goodbye."
"Who was that?" Curiously asking.
"A friend of mine was letting me know that a few investors would be visiting the factory later and they wanted me to be there to help with the whole process."
Grace blinked in surprise, "I thought you said you wouldn't be working for a few days?"
Her father lets out a hard sigh, "You're right I did. But this would be a great opportunity for our family and if all goes well I might even get a promotion. God knows it's about time I take charge for once."
Abruptly, grace gives her father a hug. There were times when grace felt completely grateful for the life she was given. She had her hard working father who wanted nothing but the best for his family. A mother who cared and supported both as a mother and wife. Most people her age would grow out of their parents and move on with their own lives of independence. That's not to say she was fully dependent on them, she wasn't, but there was a sense of appreciation when it came to her family.
Her father smiled at the unexpectedly notion, "C'mon we should go help your mother before she chews both our heads."
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What seemed like hours of unpacking, the house looked somewhat complete. Of course they would still need to re-arrange some furniture, but other than that the house was starting to look like home.
"Foods here.." Shouted the mother.
"Coming!" Said Grace happily as she walked down the stairs.
"Where's your father?" Said her mother.
"I'm not sure, office? Maybe."
Grace grabbed a plate, taking a portion of the food and settling on a table. Just then, her father makes his way towards the kitchen.
"Sorry, had to make a call."
"Is there a problem?" Asked her mother.
"No nothing like that. A few guys back at work wanted me to oversee the preparations for the visitors."
Grace asked, "Preparations?"
"Apparently, they want me to lead the arrangement and demonstrate the project to show them that it's worth investing. Which is a bad idea if you ask me."
Grace didn't ask for any further, it was bothersome for her father to speak about work, considering it was a lot to think about. It didn't matter, she was feeling tired now so she thought it would be best to head back to her new room and rest. Bidding both her parents goodnight, she heads upstairs and prepares for a nights rest.
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A new light surfaced on a young girl who slept soundly. A new day has begun, not wanting to miss anything, Grace got up and dressed herself. Casually, grace walked downstairs, heading towards the kitchen. By the time she reached the kitchen, her mother had already prepared breakfast.
"Grace, I'm heading into town to buy a few things, breakfast is on the table ok?" said her mother while looking for the keys.
"When will you be back?" asked grace
"Not sure hun, probably before dinner."
"Alright. You wouldn't mind if I go out and explore do you?"
"For a while, but be back here before 7 and be careful ok?"
"I understand" Confirmed grace
Alone in the house, grace decided to get to know the neighborhood and explore for bit. She headed out and walked around the street. Noticing how some parts of the neighborhood were unclean and polluted. Also noticing how some homes were in bad shape. Regardless, she continued walking, exploring, and simply enjoying the new sites.
Graced spent some of her time at a candy shop that had just recently opened. After, she found herself walking towards a park with a beautiful lake where ducks swam peacefully, birds flying across the sky. To finish the day, grace went to check out a local bookshop and was quick to grab a book only to settle down on a small couch.
Distracted, grace was shocked and surprised to see that she'd been there for hours. It was now a little over 7. crap! grace said to herself. Grace suddenly remembered what her mother had told her.
Not wasting anymore time, Grace quickly headed out. Noticing how the sun had already set. After a few minutes of walking about, she seemed to be a little lost. If only she had paid more attention to the streets, no matter, grace retraced her steps and looked for any distinctions. By the time she had figured it out, the night had settled in. For a moment grace felt lost. Seconds went by, as she finally remembered. Grace kept walking for a few a minutes. Her house was just a few blocks away as she remembered walking pass by a few houses. Walking down a block, grace started to feel tense as she sees a group of men lingering outside of a condemned building. There were 5 men drinking and laughing and overall messing around. Grace was feeling nervous and contemplated whether or not she should walk or run away.
C'mon grace grow a pair...Grace told herself.
Taking a deep breath, she walks forward. Eyes looking straight, showing no sign of emotion, silently making her way towards men.
Walking through the men. They all stare at her quietly, nothing but silence surrounding her. She manages to walk past three of the men. Until the fourth guy blocks her path.
"Hey honey, where ya of to?" questioned the stranger.
"Out of my way." she said in a stern tone.
"Aww, why you gotta be like?" continued the man, "I'm just trying to be friendly, that's all."
Grace refused to say another word. She walked passed the two men that were blocking her path. Only to be dragged back by one of them.
"I wasn't done talking to ya." the man shouted as he gripped her arm tightly.
Angry, grace tried to remove her arm from his grip. To no avail she angrily shouted, "Let go of me you drunk idiot!"
As she tried to break free. The man holding her, pushed grace towards the men. She was being surrounded.
They started laughing. Grace didn't need to guess on what was about to happen next. Her fear grew, completely paralyzed. Wanting to scream for help. But couldn't seem to find her voice. Her mind was blank, silence filled her ears. Time seemed to stop for her.
One of the men held her around her waist. While the others surrounded her, ready to commit the inexcusable and unforgiving.
Using the last courage she had left. Grace rapidly balled her hand into a fist. Without hesitation, strike one the men. In doing so, she managed to get out of the man arms.
"OW! you stupid bitch!" yelled the man in shock.
Before any of them could lay a hand on her. Grace sprinted as fast as she could. The men began chasing her, shouting obscenities at her.
As she continues to run, she notices a puff of smoke appearing in the sky. It could only mean that she was nearing her fathers workplace, a manner to get away from them. Adrenaline rushed to her head as she ran, her eyes wide with fear. There, the power plant at sight, grace immediately headed towards the facility. With the men still chasing after her. Grace started to feel the tears pouring down her eyes. Her heart beating rapidly.
Once she reached the place, she ceased all movement, only to be stopped by a fence surrounding the whole building. In tears, grace quickly decides to climb over the fence. She can still hear the drunk men yelling and chasing.
The men faced the fence. Knowing that they were too drunk to even bother anymore.
"Ah for get this shit, she ain't worth it." one them muttered. Silently the group walked away and headed back to their own destinations.
Grace continued to run through the power plant. She rushed left and right. Making random turns at every corner. Seconds turned into minutes, out of breath, grace finally realized.
I'm lost...
