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.

Anya’s head, holding her face

you to be brave. I need you to run as fast as you can

Anya asked, a look of desperation on her

not wanting to make a promise

I promise Anya. Now

took off running towards the river. The Hunters howl was growing closer, I knew he’d

hand in a fist and took off running in

strength beginning to wither away. Anya and I had been on the run for a week, searching for Mom and Dad. We had started running low on food about halfway through the week,

to get the bleeding to stop. The material was drenched in my blood the moment I wrapped my hand, but at least now I wasn’t dripping blood 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 caught me, but I could try my hardest to at least weaken him. I spotted a screw driver, that I grabbed and

would be onto me soon. But

cry. How was it possible, How did they manage to

of the hunter was nearby. “We have your sister. There’s no use in hiding. We will find you.

he looked to be about twice his age. I held my breath and imagined my heart beat slowing. The continued to walk past me. As the second one came into view, I noticed he was dragging a

the leader spoke, “we will take it easy on

to keep alive, ended up as slaves to the Vampire lords. The others ended up being given to the Alpha of the Wolf Pack to do 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 the orphanage would train Anya to be obedient. They would teach her that she was at the bottom of the food chain, and that she had no free will.. If she

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