Chapter 19

I felt hands grip my upper arms, and a strangled scream escaped my throat. Fear is a powerful force. I had never experienced it in its full intensity before. It cripples the mind, clouds the senses, and strips away our humanity, leaving only the raw instinct to survive. I didn’t look into the eyes of the person who grabbed me; I didn’t want to. My scream tore through the air as I lashed out, using the last remnants of my strength to kick, punch, and claw at them. When their hands finally released me and I fell to the sidewalk, I looked up.