Chapter 8 Punishment

• Amber's POV:
• My body shivered uncontrollably at the sound of the heavy iron door clanging shut, echoing through the dark cell. My wrists ached from the cold metal shackles that bit into my skin, chafing with every tiny movement. I am reminded of my isolation. Left alone in utter darkness, the screams around me are oppressive and I try to focus on the rhythmic drip of water somewhere in the distance.
• At first, I tried focusing my breathing, taking deep, measured breaths to keep myself grounded. But the darkness seeped slowly into my mind, shrouding my senses bringing with it memories that I try so hard to bury.