ECHOES OF TRUTH
an ominous, mocking whistle.
"Oh God, no."
I break away from the tree to continue running away, moving away from it.
"Please God, don't let him catch me again, please."
"Someone help me."
I know that my only hope is the nearest neighbors. Even though their house is far away, I have to run; I have to make an effort. My lungs burn, forcing me to partially breathe the frozen air, my heart beats so hard that it rumbles through all my limbs, or so I feel.