Sofia Vez My eyes flutter open, darkness is all that welcomes me as I try to figure out my surroundings. Grunting from the pain in my wrist, I lift myself off the firm surface only to realize my hands are tied behind my back. Legs as well. I still managed to sit up. Where am I? Where did that rogue bring me? The sound of footsteps makes goosebumps erupt all over my skin. In the darkness, I sense a presence as the footsteps get closer then the click of a switch wafts through the air and the dim light cascades all over the place. I'm in a spacious room with rolled mats in one corner, and an old wardrobe near it with nothing more than a dim light bulb. Near the switch panel is standing a boy no over than twelve. His skin is carved with marks a child should never have. A pant that reache

