had obtained this energy from but, regardless, I moved swiftly in and out of the shadows. I remained within my own household for days on end, too afraid to venture out. What if they knew already? Each day was spent pacing, cursing and sobbing at my foolishness.What if she reveals my secret? What if I become like them - an outcast? Time ate away at me. Each shadow seemed threatening; instead of sleeping, I would wander up and down my hall. I sat motionless as darkness enveloped me. Each smudge stood out and I avoided any areas cast with dim light. I dressed hurriedly and gathered myself, before starting to leave. My door opened rather unwillingly and the wind seemed to hurl itself at me, forcing me to close my eyes and shelter them. I took a step outside and instantly I felt exposed, as if I had a thousand eyes penetrating my inner being, but I persevered - and made my way to the very same location where I first laid eyes on this girl, this victim, this creature, this manipulator.
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