Catching the criminal

GENESIS

It was yet another night and I was left alone to protect myself from my insane pursuer. I had requested Anna to get me a knife. I kept it close to me in my bed because I was ready to kill anyone who came close to me. Even Anna and Margaret had suggested that they sleep in the same room as me but I declined, though I would have loved it if they did. I didn't want to put anyone in danger, it was my fight after all and I had to prove that I wasn't going to let anyone intimidate me. 

I left my light turn on this time and went to bed while the knife laid beside me, then I turned my back to the door just so my pretend sleep could be believable. Even when I knew I could never sleep no matter what I did, my room was a scary place to be in and so was my sleep. Why bother sleeping?

I remained awake but kept myself still for what seemed like hours. But I heard my door open slow