C18 The Woods

Lauren's body reacted before her mind could. She ran out the back door, across her backyard and into the darkness beyond. The serene twilight had blended into the cobalt blue of night, and moisture from the grass soaked into her bare feet. Where to? The woods, of course.

She heard cries of her name from behind but didn't turn. She ran blindly, on and on, with no sense of direction