The Unwanted Chance

My body feels heavy. I go to shift sides like I always do, but I’m to weak to move. I should probably wake up, but thinking about the chores for the day makes me not want to. I wonder what time it is now. As I open my eyes I’m meet with a blinding light and quickly close them. After a moment I slowly open my eyes squinting letting myself adjust to the light.   Everything at first is blurry and like a haze. I see movement even though I can’t focus on it. Slight fear takes over. I live alone, there shouldn’t be anyone else here. Calm down girl, it’s probably just my mother. She does have keys to my house, yes that’s it, it’s probably just her. I hear mumbling. Try as I might, but I only hear a slur of sounds.   A bright light suddenly flashed in my eyes causing me to quickly shut my eyes in pain. Tears welled up and dripped down the sides of my face. What was that? When the pain subsides I slowly open my eyes again. I can see everything clearl

We both sat there silent for a while until she laughed.   “You’re bolder then you look. I’m Mary, what’s your name?”   My name? Should I tell her my name? Maybe I should give her a fake name, but something I would remember or feel comfortable with. I played my fair share of video games in my time, I could use one of my common names from that.   As I try to speak I find it extremely difficult to get sound to come out. I try to figure a way to tell her my name and notice the dirt on the floor. I brush away some straw and write the name “Rae” in the dust below.   Mary grabs my hand and squeezes “It’s ok Rae, by the end of the day your voice should start coming in.”   What do you mean my voice should start coming in? I’m more confused now then before.   Mary notices my confusion “This is not the world you think you’re in. You are and are not in the body you use t

Rae’s POV   As the day went on I was slowly getting my voice back. It started out husky and horse, Mary seemed to enjoy making fun of it. Thank goodness it finally mellowed out and went back to normal and I decided to start asking questions.   Mary slightly sad “Well I guess it’s only natural you would want to know what is going on. It’s not fair that they keep it hidden.” Mary let’s out a long sigh “You’ve seen the power they have right?”   I nod in response.   She continues “In this world the men are able to choose what heirs are given birth. Most men want males to take over the family power and name and in time hardly any females were born. No females meant no reproducing. So, they designed a system to pull women from other worlds they deemed worthy in becoming” as she paused and looked at me.   “Reproduction?” I say aggrieved.   Mary nods in response.

Rae’s POV   I didn’t realize how hungry I was until I ate that roll. But now I have a little to hold me over if I have to pass on eating the next few days. I noticed there has been a lot of guards patrolling the hallway stopping to look at us. I don’t remember this many patrolling yesterday. The women being out of their minds on this drug might have something to do with it. I’m not sure though. Another group of guards walks up and looks into our cell.   I look over to Mary and notice she is looking down twiddling her thumbs. I ask “Are you ok?”   Mary jumps from being startled and gives off an uneasy giggle. “I’m fine.”   Knowing something is off I place a hand on Mary’s shoulder “I don’t know how much help I can be, but I’m here if you need me.” Mary grabs my hand and smiles to attempt to reassure me that she is fine, but I can tell it’s fake.   After a few hours the women are n

Jeong’s POV   I cant believe I got caught up looking at her eyes, what’s wrong with me. I can’t help but watch her, she’s not going to fall again is she? Seeing her make it to the bottom and look up at me had my mind at ease. I head back up the stairs before I let the chain ropes go. Looking around I can see the men all excited watching the women strip down and wash. I see Zviad gripping the railing grinning as he watches her.   I look down at her and notice she’s hesitating. Please don’t give us an excuse to go down there. Looking at Zviad tighten his grip, I know he’d spring into action as soon as he thinks he can. Oh good she’s taking her dress off. Sigh, why is she taking so long. My nerves are shot not knowing if I can stop Zviad if she refuses to wash. My heart cant take this stress.   I can tell from here she is trembling and Mary is trying to calm her down. Is she crying? I can’t help but feel concerned. I see Ma