Innocence – Scarred for life

Chapter 1"Why do I blame myself for everything that happened to me? Why did my protector become my perpetrator? Is this really my fault?" My eyes welled up with tears as unsolicited thoughts surrounded me.It was my 13th birthday and my entire family was down in the hall enjoying my birthday party while I was alone in my room, suffering from endless pain. I kept on thinking how I was trapped in the hands of a hideous monster with no way out. Suddenly, my eyes struck on the pointed knife which was kept on the nightstand. I took it and held it to my wrist as I walked down my agonizing memory lane."Meredith, you are a brave girl." My father, Mr. Jacob Gibson praised me as the six-year-old me stood up bravely after falling from my bike.My mother, Mrs. Marlene Gibson cheered as I got onto my bike and rode off.I was riding past my eldest brother, Timothy Gibson's café'. Suddenly my eyes caught on the biggest ice-cream truck which was parked ri

I struggled to scream for help and to get rid of the monster, but all my efforts went in vain. I felt like I lost my mobility. I was unable to move my body or even open my eyes despite all my efforts. I was conscious but also crippled and immobilized. In no time, I realized that the monster was all over me. I felt shudders running down my spine. I was petrified, not to mention - disgusted at the same time. Shortly, I felt myself being undressed. I had no clue what was happening to me. For once, I truly believed that the monster was trying to steal my clothes. My innocent mind was unable to think that it was way beyond robbery, in fact, I was being wrongfully touched and molested. I struggled endlessly to move and to put up a fight while trying to make sense of what was happening to me. I felt like my soul was trying to get away from my defenseless body. I was horrified and all I wanted was my parents to help and protect me from the gruesome monster. After some t

It sounded almost the same as the monster from my favorite animated movie - the evil monster. It also threatened the villagers by warning them that it would return. However, I also had a feeling that it was not the real monster but a mimic. Despite all the confusing thoughts, I felt petrified as I struggled to regain my motion in the middle of the day. I couldn't even open my eyes. I was dwelling with pain and terror when I eventually dozed off due to drowsiness."Meredith! Are you alright honey?" Grandpa inquired as I opened my eyes.