Alone

Mary’s pov

I walk all day staying off the road as much as I can for fear the man will find me. I don’t understand why he would be looking for me, and I really don’t understand why I get so screwed up when he’s around? My ability goes to shit and a part of me wants to run and jump into his arms.

“How friggen crazy is that? He turns into some sort of monster and I want to run and jump into his arms? Apparently I suddenly have some sort of death wish!” I yell to the sky as though someone up there can answer.

At around 4:30 that afternoon I come to a small town that consists of maybe 1 store, 1 restaurant, 1 liquor store, and 50 houses… I am so hungry I decide to try my luck at panhandling outside the store. Lucky for me an elderly couple feels sorry for me and hands me a $20 when they are leaving the store. I thank them repeatedly and make my way to the little diner/restaurant.

Inside it is dimly lit and looks like it hasn’t seen an update since the 60’s. It has worn red leather booths a