So there I was, frozen in fear, my stare locked on his unwavering expression. His eyes narrowed as if to tell me that he was completely serious, and that if I moved an inch closer, he wouldn't hesitate to say it.

RETURN

That one word had always meant good things to me. Every time I thought of it, I would picture myself scampering home to my loving mother's warm embrace. I had never imagined that I could fear that word so much! Although, I guess, that was before I was thrown into this nightmare.