Catherine - Aged 7. Three Years Before Transforming Into A Vampire...
The seemingly innocent and kindhearted girl returned to her room after getting her usual dose of thrashing and humiliation. The egg yolks dripping out of her hairline blinded her eyes and her torn dress invited the chill air to grace the skin.
She walked to the bathroom mirror and under the flickering bulb's light waves, the little girl took a good look at herself. Tears flew down and her lips twitched, struggling to even properly cry. She gritted her teeth in frustrated anger and sneered at her reflection while punching the air helplessly, imagining herself beating the other bullying kids - a fantasy she knew she could never do.