Riding her bike from school had turned into a nightmare. She was bullied around every corner by both boys and girls. It was relentless, and it made her life a misery. Then the scariest thing imaginable happened: the Punishers pulled into town.
The long snake of motorbikes trailed through the main road, setting in motion a chain of events that would change Audriana’s life forever.
Sweat stung Audriana’s eyes as she pedaled. Dirt sprayed behind her with each gasp for air. The older boys’ taunts followed her in the alley’s close confines: “Freak,” “Tomboy.” There was no escape. The alley was a dead end. She flung her bike down as slow, heavy footsteps crunched closer. A towering shadow fell across her. She squeezed her eyes shut, waiting for the blow that never came.
The bell shrilled. It signaled freedom, but for Audriana, it was just another countdown to the dreadful and inevitable recess, which meant facing them again: the gaggle of girls in matching skirts. Their hushed whispers sliced sharper than…..Read Full Story Here………………………
