Secrets~Introduction

Elena: But Mom, please wait, I can explain!
Elena's Mother: Shut it Elena! That's it, I'm done! I'm getting rid of all your books!
Elena's Mother shoved an axe into Elena's small sixteen-year-old hands.
Elena's Mother: Go cut some wood for the fire, set it by the fireplace. I'm going to bed, find yourself some dinner when you get back.

Elena's Mother walked inside and slammed the door. It was getting late and Elena did not want to stay out after dark, but she knew she had to or she would be in even more trouble. Elena walked into the dark woods and chopped down trees piece by piece. Elena walked around and cut down many more. And after many hours, she decided to go home. She walked inside to the old fridge and grabbed some lettuce and tomatoes. She then added some vinegar to the mix and smiled knowing she must have not eaten for hours. Elena chomped down the salad and walked up to her empty room. All her books were gone, just like her mother had said. She laid in her bed and after minutes, fell asleep.