prologue

I'm leaning in the shadows like I do most days, hunting and scouting out my prey. I see the small child, that I will take home tonight. His fair skin, and pale blonde hair were of perfect innocence. I'm thinking of lurking up behind him and snatching him away. Or maybe I could lead him tauntingly away, so many motivations, so little time. I step out of the shadows right into sight.

With a smile of evil innocence, I approach the boy. I slightly open my mouth to speak, but before I do someone catches my eye.

A girl. She stood there staring at me with a thoughtful look. I stared at her, measuring her age in my mind. She was fifteen, sixteen maybe. Very pretty she was.

Concentrate!

I mentally yelled at myself. I turned back to the boy, an evil smile grew across my face.

"Hello." I whispered. Then I drug him into the shadows, to choose his fate.

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NEW CIRCUS FREAK

WITH BLACK EYES THAT SPEAK

LIFE TAKES IT'S TOLL

YOU PUSH AND IT PULLS

YOU'RE LOSING CONTROL

MELTDOWN'S LOOKING FOR A NEW CLOWN

LIVING IN A WORLD THAT'S MAKE BELIEVE

USED UP BURNED OUT ALWAYS GOT A HAND OUT

AIN'T NOTHING HERE FOR FREE

NOW YOU'RE HANGING ON THE EDGE OF TOMORROW

LET GO LET IT BE

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Author's Note: Well people, this is my new story. This is just the prologue but there will be a new chapter shortly. The next chapter will give you more insight to this girl, I just wanted to open it up mysteriously. Lyrics at the end of the chapter are Nerve Damage by Lifehouse. Please review and tell me what you think.

~Taryn