The cold pressed into my skin, sinking deep into my bones as if the earth herself wanted me gone. I tried to shift, but every movement sent sharp jolts through my body. I was weak and tired. No one around to help me.

Silence. Endless silence.

Days passed and I watched through the hole as Jason, his mother, his sister and Vanessa stayed in my house, lived as if they were the rightful owners while they locked me up. They didn't care. Not once did any of them come to see me.

They laughed ...