My heart was pounding in my chest as I tried to slow my breathing. The hunter was near, I knew he’d be able to sense my fear.
“Shh.. Anya.” I whispered to my little sister who was sniffling right beside me. “If you don’t stop crying we will never be able to find mom and dad.”
“I’m trying, Mary.” My sister clung tighter too me.
The wind shifted and I felt the breeze blowing in my hair. A low howl sounded. I knew then the hunter had caught onto our scent.
“Run Anya!” I screamed at my little sister, “Run to the river. Quickly Now.”
“What about you Mary?” Anya asked a worried look on her face.
“I’m going to make a false trail, I’ll circle back and meet you at Silver Stone Lake. Float the river to the lake Anya. Don’t get out until you make it to the bottom.”
“Mary, I’m scared.” Anya whispered to me, clinging tighter.
I knew the hunter would be on us in a matter of minutes. If we had any chance of freedom and finding mom and dad, then we had to leave now.
grabbed Anya’s head, holding
need you to run as fast as you can
you’ll meet me at the lake?” Anya asked, a look of desperation
swallowed loudly, not wanting to make a promise that I
I promise Anya.
off running towards the river. The Hunters howl
blood, I clenched my hand in
searching for Mom and Dad. We had started running low on food about halfway through the week, and I had started rationing my meals, so Anya could eat more. She was only ten years
everywhere. I walked into the abandoned village, looking for a place to hide from the Hunter. I tried every door on every house, and almost gave up until I came across a small shack. I twisted the handle and to my surprise the door opened. I quickly scanned the inside of the shack, looking for anything threatening, as well as food and possibly a weapon. I knew I wouldn’t be able to fight the Hunter off if he
My heart beat rapidly in my chest. He would be onto me soon. But at
hands against my mouth, trying to muffle my cry. How was
no use in hiding. We will find you. If you come out now, we might just spare
his age. I held my breath and imagined my heart beat slowing. The continued to walk
the leader spoke, “we will take it easy on
as he pleased. Anya was too young. If they kept her, they’d send her away to their “Orphanage,” where she would be kept until she came of age. The witches, who governed
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