Other beings

>>Jenny

My heart pounded in my chest as I found myself surrounded by four ugly figures, the bullies who had targeted me. Their taunting laughter echoed in my ears which was also mixed with ragged breathing. Their aggressive energy closed in on me like a suffocating cloud but I was determined not to give in.

I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. I knew I had to defend myself, both physically and emotionally. I kept my eyes on them and noticed one was missing among them. I’m sure there were five of them before.

“To hell with you, you bitch,” Maria’s face was red and I don’t know if it was because of all the running or because she was mad. As the bullies closed in, I assessed the situation, my eyes darting from one ugly to another. I had to anticipate their next move, sta