“Bravery is easier in the form of an email.”
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“He knows where I live.” My words escaped me in a gasp and, as if the paper was on fire, I let go and watched it float to the floor.
How could this be? I tried so hard to get away, to disappear. I knew I couldn’t change my name, but I had no idea he would try to find me.
Bending over, I picked it up and looked at the paper again to read his venomous words…
Thought I couldn’t find you? Think again.
Bile began to rise in my throat. The first person I thought of was Sid. I hoped she wouldn’t come home tonight. I would die if anything happened to her because of me. Yet, I didn’t want to be alone either. The thought of him anywhere near my place gave me the creeps.
Putting the paper down, I gripped the edge of the counter tight, worried
