Bray is here, in the mall, and he talked to me. I know things can never be the same and that does hurt in some way. It's good to see that he's got Amber though, she makes him happy. And...a son. Wow, that really was a surprise ( Read more... )

Danni heard commotion in the cafe but didn't leave her room. Something frightened her, perhaps it was the unknown...or perhaps it was what she did know: that her life would never be as she wanted or expected. She pulled her legs up on the bed and curled up by the headboard. Her head lay on her bent knees as the tears began to fall. Careful to hide ( Read more... )

Danni sat up in bed and stretched her arms. It was early, but she had done all the sleeping she could. She got dressed and sat back down on her bed, taking some time to think about everything that was going on.

I couldn't sleep last night, not very well. It's just all these thoughts running through my head; how is everyone going to feel now that I'm back? Something makes me fear they won't want me here...

It feels so strange to me, to be back here. I've missed this place, the feeling of home that permeates the walls. Whoever would've thought that children could come together like this and make a place feel like...make a person feel like they belong. This is what I need. I'm tired of being on my own out there, trying to make it by myself. I am home

She walked through the alleys, coming face to face with people she'd never seen before, some in strange black uniforms and headsets. Her hands shoved deep in her pockets, she made her way to the mall, all the while wondering what changes must've taken place since the last time she was in the building ( Read more... )

It had been over a year since the day she walked out of the mine. Now she stood on a hill outside of the city, looking down at the buildings that by all appearances were deserted. But Danni knew better. As she made her way down into the town, she wondered who was still there; who could still be living at the Mall? If anyone ( Read more... )

Light. She saw light. Danni stumbled over the rocks outside the mine and fell, scraping her already raw palms. She cringed and a single tear ran down her cheek. She could hear the sound of water nearby, a small stream she thought, and she made her way toward the laughter of the liquid ( Read more... )