ADIRA I cracked my eyes open, trying to remember what happened last night. Wherever I was smelled different than what I was used to. It had a strong scent of lemon and antiseptic, and it made my stomach a little queasy. I opened my eyes, and I was surprised to find myself in a bed filled with pillows and blankets. The room was decorated with pink and rainbows, almost like a child’s room. The light was soft and cozy. This was not what I was expecting to wake up to by any means. Standing up, I went straight for the door. The handle was locked, which shouldn’t have surprised me. Even though this was set up to make me comfortable, I had still been taken against my will. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I didn’t need to use a door handle to get through a door. I just needed to use my

