#FridayFlash The Darkness at the End of the Tunnel

I just realized I forgot to post my Friday flash fiction here….I hope you enjoy!

The Darkness at the End of the Tunnel

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An owl called from somewhere high above in the shadowy limbs. The girl looked up at the darkness, seeing only a handful of stars through the branches, twinkling like ugly diamonds. The houses were quiet and the windows were black eyes staring at her. She picked up her pace along the leaf-scattered sidewalk, clinging to the straps of her backpack as if they could protect her.

She...