The Only Way Out By Andra Day Novels & Stories

Mom always says that depression is nothing more than an illness born of idleness. People who are truly busy studying don't have time to be depressed. So, during my senior year of high school, I lie awake through countless nights, my hair falling out in clumps as I tremble over endless mock papers. Mom only slides another mock exam booklet in front of me. "Finish this booklet, and you won't have time to wallow in self-pity." At family gatherings, my relatives notice that I keep my head down and barely speak. They ask Mom, "Why has she gotten so quiet?" Mom's face darkens at once. "It's because she's guilty about something, duh. Go on. Tell everyone what you've done wrong this time." Late

It turned out that when Mom was asking him for some thugs, she'd told him she found a solution to get the money back. Curious, Mr. Jarrell asked, "What kind of solution is that? Is it something shady?" Mom broke into a smile. "Not shady at all! It's money from the government. It doesn't get more legit than that!" She then confidently explained her plan. First, she'd bring some thugs over to Aunt Tiffany's house and beat us until we gave in. Then, she'd threaten us. Finally, she'd abduct us to the Department of Education and force us to sign the contract.

“ Surprise! “ Said the girl smiling. We both remained silent. “ I told them not to open it, because there are souls here! I did not speak? “ Yes, you were right. “ He said taking Sasha's hand and leaving the room. He didn't know if she really saw a way out, but the fact was that there was no way out. She had to come up with another plan. Sasha stops walking, making me stop too. “ Marlon, I know what you're thinking, but I can swear I saw it! “ It's okay Sasha, we'll find another way. She nodded her head, still sad. “ I discovered a way out, let's go today. Tomorrow at midnight. “ Which way out? I told him how we were going to do it. “ Escape upstairs? Through the red door! It looks dangerous

Tomorrow. Yes, tomorrow is the day where two clans will fight life and death, defending the honor of their group even if it costs them life and blood. And this morning, Angel chose to be a normal human being, at least he wanted to spend time happily with his mother. Because no one knows what will happen tomorrow, whether he will live or die. "Mom, let's go!" Mrs. Matthew frowned. "Mommy is off today." "Therefore, I want to take mommy for a walk today."

Just leave me alone’ he left the room I sat on that bed and cried for a good while, I may never see Aidan again or Mom or everybody else ‘No’ I whispered to myself ‘you have to be strong and find a way out of here’ I got up, a bit wobbly at first but I was able to make it to a window. I looked down and realized I was about four stories up and there was no footing or something I could use to climb down ‘Shit’ I said running to the bathroom to check on the window there but it was too small for me to fit ‘The only way out is through the door and what are the odds of that’ I pulled the door handle and it opened.

16 Andra walked up and down the room in distress, her fingers clamping against each other. She walked towards the window and peeped outside, the distance from her room's window to the ground and the dark alleyway leading to the forest made her stomach twist. She quickly stepped back, goosebumps feathering her pale skin. "What should I do now?" She mumbled inaudibly. This was the only chance she had to escape. She had to leave, but how?