My name is Amanda Rose. I'm currently hiding myself from the light and going into the darkness. I lived in the darkness ever since my mother died and I don't know what to do. My father, Eric, has done nothing, but he began to drink and abuse me. He acted differently ever since my mother died. As I grew older, I would cry and scream realizing that I won't have a normal life. I have no friends. I've been lonely. Living in a dark world where my thoughts wondered, I couldn't trust anyone. I've been called an outside ever since middle school. I've been bullied and thrown away. Everyone has betrayed...

• Word Count: 2588
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School