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Chapter 4

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4:30 pm

Way to go Lana. I thought to myself. So your trapped in what looks like the wild wild west, with no way to get home! How wonderful!

No, no You can't think like that. We have to find a way out. Theres got to be. If there is a way in then there's a way out.

So first step is to stop talking to myself in the third person, it's just creepy.

Second, is to get out if this damn town and figure something out. Ok I got this.

I walked towards the woods, searching to find a way out of this hell hole.

I took in my Surroundings and I had to say they were absolutely beautiful.

Great big green tress with thick healthy brown bark surrounded me and the little trail I was on.

I heard the sound of birds cheeping and flowing water in the distance. The air smelled much nicer, fresher compared to the pollution soaked city air I was used to inhaling.

(Smack)

I hit the floor for the second time today With a large thud

A log? Really? I swear I have never been more Klutzy in my life. I was about to pick my self back up again when I heard a rumble of faint foot steps in the distance.

I Quickly crawled away from the trail and behind a nearby tree. I sat down with my back against the bark. I sat so still and didn't even dare to breath.

Don't you think you're overreacting Lana? I mean come on? It's probably some helpless old man making his way back to town?

Or on the other hand it could be a gang of bandits that wait for helpless people to cross their paths. Yeah.. Iv seen enough westerns to know what an ambush is, good idea don't move. Better safe then sorry.

The little nagging voice inside of my head warned.

I heard someone from the other side of the trail coming towards me as well. Someone coming from town.

I quickly scooted further around the tree not to be noticed by either one of them. Soon both the footsteps collided and they both stopped walking.

"Oh young Timmy, it's so nice to see you today. It's been a while since any one has seen you at church. The congregation are all worried about you young lad."

A friendly old woman's voice said.

Just a harmless old lady. I thought to myself, letting a sigh of relief out.

"I am sorry Mrs Williams. I am just not feeling up to attending church since my mothers passing."

"Oh of course child, We are all so sorry for you loss and the whole town is here for you and your father."

My curiosity got the best of me and I peaked around the tree. There I saw teenage boy in overalls who looked about around 15.

He looked awful. His hair was a mad mess of black that hung over his green eyes, those same eyes had brown bags under them. He looked as if he had not slept or eaten in days.

I drew my attention to the old woman standing next to him. She looked like a lady of demeanor and wealth she had a very beautiful blue and gray gown on.

"Thank you Mrs Williams."

"Anytime child. If you and your father need anything, anything at all just let me know I'll be happy to help."

"I thought you were leaving to visit your daughter and grandchildren in Manchester" the young man asked.

She looked up the trail leading the way out of town and into the little town of Manchester then back at the boy.

"I was. But then I thought it best to wait till tomorrow."

"Alright i guess I must be heading off now" he said

"Where are you going Timmy?" She asked curiously.

He looked down at the ground and just starred at his feet for a while, then with out looking up at her he answered.

"Could you tell my father that I will be out of town for a few days or possibly weeks I am not sure how long ill be gone or where I'll even be going. But I need to clear my head. And I can't do that around here."

She looked as if she was about to protest but decided it was best not to.

"Of course. If you need a place to stay my daughter would be happy to put you up in her home for as long as you like"

"Thank you Mrs Williams, that is mighty kind of you. Have a lovely day madam."

With that he turned around and headed up the trail. Mrs Williams continued walking back to town.

Soon they were both out of range to spot me so I stood up and brushed myself off.

That poor kid. I could not even imagine what he is going through. I don't know what I would do with out my mom. She's really the best I could ever ask for.

I started heading back up the trail, still Determined to get out of this town and all the people in it.

After walking for a mile or so I saw a sign that was far away nailed to a tree.

{Manchester 10}

Yes!!! I was so relived to be almost out of this stupid town.

Then all of a sudden the young man I seen from earlier was walking back towards me.

I just starred as he walked passed me. Why did he not go to Manchester? He seemed so determined to get out of here, almost as much as I am.

But yet he is walking back to town just like Mrs Williams did.

"Good day Miss." he said as he walked passed me on his way back to town

" Weird" I whispered to myself

Then I saw it as I made my way around the corner of the trail.

"What the actual hell?"

It was mist.. Or was it fog? It was silver and eerie, I don't know but it was strange. From what I could tell, standing here that this fog went around the entire town

It's just fog I thought to myself as I willed myself to walk through it. But the nearer i got to it the more i didnf want to. I got the sudden urge to just walk back to town and just leave tomorrow. Tomorrow sounds so much better then right now.

Wait no... What am I thinking? I got to get out of here.

But as I tried to walk through I just couldn't. My feet refused to take me. What's wrong with me? I took a deep breath and stepped back.

Then tried again, but the same thing happened. For some reason I can't walk through the wall of fog... And more importantly I did not really want to leave town anymore.

Is this what happened to Mrs Williams? And Timmy? Is this why they changed there minds? Is everyone trapped here!?!?

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I know this chapter is short and not really that good but I needed it. I needed everyone to know why she or anyone else in this town can't leave. Anyway as always please vote and comment your thoughts 💕