1 Quiet as a mouse I'm desperately trying now, trying to control my emotions and my actions. I can hear the angry thumps of footsteps running through the hall. The door rattles with fear when strong hands grab the handle, forcefully shoving the key in the lock. I see the hideous face of my father look directly towards me, his eyes burn and claw their way into my very soul. Rated M to be safe One-shot