Chapter 4 - Into the darkness

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• Innocence – Scarred for life    Chapter 5 - My own battle

  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.

• Innocence – Scarred for life    Chapter 4 - Into the darkness

  I returned the smile as I let out a weary sigh. He tucked me into bed and covered me with my soft and furry blanket."Don't worry Meredith, I’ll protect you from the monster. I’ve got a magic spell from the magician" He promised me.I felt safe and secure. On top of that, I was so sure that Jimmy would shield me from the monster through the magic spell. I desperately wanted to know more about the spell. N

• Innocence – Scarred for life    Chapter 3 - Confusion

  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

• Innocence – Scarred for life    Chapter 2 - Family

  "Hello, Meredith!" Aunt Lauren was standing next to the door.She was wearing a long-sleeved pink top with a dark red maxi. She looked gorgeous like always. My cousins, Jasmin and Jimmy were standing right beside her. They are fraternal twins who were born in the same year as Tom.I immediately hugged my aunt so tightly and shouted out, "This is the best surprise ever! Thank you, grandpa!"Jasmin held me in her arms and I hugged her. Jimmy kissed me on my cheeks and walked in. Although they were thirteen years elder than me, we were so connected. I used to share all my stories with them like stories of school and also the fights with my brothers. We used to exchange gifts on every occasion. We cared about each other like siblings. My aunt was like my second mother. She adored me so much."Hey Lauren, come join us for dinner." My mother invited them to the dinner table."Well of course! Meredith, come with me. Let's empty your dinner plate" Aunt Lau

• Innocence – Scarred for life    Chapter 1 - Memories

  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