Shadow

Lucia tugged at her hair, feeling frustrated, tears welling up. But she didn't do anything wrong. Why did it have to be her? Why couldn't it be me?

Lost in her thoughts, replaying the scene in her mind, the doorbell suddenly rang. She leaped from the couch, startled. Her heart pounded, palms sweaty. Who could it be? The police? The killer? Unsure, she hesitated before deciding to answer. She took a deep breath and walked toward the door, reaching for the handle, and opened it.