Simone

I woke in a dark, musty place, chained to the wall behind me. The metal burned into my skin and I felt weaker than ever. My back hurt and I felt my body slowing down from the wound I had. I tried to move but couldn't without feeling like something was stabbing me. My hair was ratted and everywhere, and I was freezing cold. I realized why when I saw I was stark naked except for a hospital gown tied loosely to hide my body.

From my left, a metal door opened and shut, and someone appeared before me, smiling down at me. Blinking away the stinging tears, I saw blonde hair and blue eyes, a feminine face, and a silver knife. I let my head fall to my chest, unable to keep it up much longer.

"No greeting?" my mother asked in a sickly-sweet voice. She clicked her tongue. "Too bad! I was happy to see you!"

I didn't say anything, my throat was dry and sore, and I didn't have the heart to fight back.