……..The fall began to quicken but she was then set gently down and in front of her, once more, stood the Beast. His scythe out, it’s sharp blade pointing towards her. His watery voice washed over her, sending chills down her spin. “Time to Face the Beast.” She stared with wide eyes, almost frozen in her spot. With a shaky voice she spoke “What do you mean?” The Beast chuckled and stepped closer to her. “It is time for you to face the Expectations laid out for you.” The Beast raised his scythe and started to charge towards the girl. In her panic she raised her arm to protect her from the deadly blade “I know what they want out of me but I can only do so much! I will do what I can and achieve what I wish even if I have to disappoint some people. It’s my life and I will do what makes me happy!” The blade came down on her arm and shattered. The Beast nods its hooded head “ Very good. Now it time to wake up.” The world around the girl began to fade. Moments later the girl bolted out of bed and looked around. She was back home and it was all a crazy dream. But sometimes it’s the crazy dreams that give you a new outlook on life.
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AuthorEmma Schroeder is 17 years old, a senior at Taylorsville High School, and lives in Taylorsville, UT. Archives
November 2015
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