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Pain - Prologue

People. One of the most complex and difficult beings to understand. A mind reader is one in a million, a soul mate can cross your path at any time throughout your life and you'll never know it, and some people are so ridiculous upon that first interaction that you just want to go into a fit of some kind just to get away from them. But the thing that differs people in general is quite simply their thoughts. Thoughts of love, hate, adoration, jealousy, suicide, murder, revenge, the past…none of these can be read. Some people have a tendency to give certain emotions away with coinciding facial features but what about those who can hold their poker face? Can one person actually sit down and tell you what you're thinking and vice versa?

The answer quite simply is no. No one knows of the thoughts and desires you posses until you reveal them, and even then, can you trust them enough to tell them everything? Everyone keeps a part of themselves hidden from the world, whether it be their opinions, their desires, their emotions…why is this? Why is it so difficult to give yourself utterly and completely to another person?

The reason again is simple…the fear of being hurt. Even when we want to give it all up there is still that feeling deep in the pit of your stomach that somehow this is going to hurt you worse than you already have been. But until we release it all aren't we all furthering in our own hurt?

This story is centered around two people and the lives of those surrounding them. Lies are told, truths are kept hidden, and worst of all…feelings are hurt. How long can they hide behind their lies before they reach that breaking point, before one unconsidered action or opinion sends them spiraling into a hole they can't dig themselves out of…