Mannequin Mask Chapter 1 Part 1 Beginning
Mannequin Mask by: Morgan Kauffman Chapter 1 Part 1 Beginning "This was the first time I was left alone, and the last." The year was 1990, an old home stood at the top of a long hill at the end of a dirt road. Victoria; a five year old girl was inside; sitting in front of a television set, her eyes glued to the screen. Her long blonde hair lay straight at her back but was ruffled as she turned her head quickly to look to her mother. "I'm headed out," her mom said and she grabbed her keys, "The tv will be playing cartoons for you. Do not get up. Do not touch anything. I'll be right back!" She makes her way to Victoria; gives her a kiss goodbye and walks out the door. "I tried so hard to sit still, the television shows were blaring, but I was not distracted by it enough to ignore the growing hunger in my stomach." Present Victoria narrates. ...