I ran through the forest, hoping that creature wouldn't catch me. The run seemed to take days and both minutes at the same time, and it almost seemed like I was running in circles. The creature would seem to be gaining. It almost seemed like if I turned around I would see it, that I should feel its breath on my heels. But I knew better to slow or turn around. 

Suddenly I was out of the forest, and onto hard ground. The light changed from the green light of the forest to a bright white light of the open air. The white of the ground seemed to just intensify the light. The only relief to this light was black cracks in the ground, cracks that seemed dangerously capable of widening.

It took me a moment to notice the sound of pursuit was no longer with me. Whatever was chasing me had not come out of the forest. I wondered why, whether it only dwelled in the forest or whether it was too scared to come out onto this plataeu. 

My question seemed to be answered, when the ground seemed to shake. Those dark cracks seemed to widen and suddenly I was falling. Like my run through the forest the time it took me to fall could have been days or just mere minutes. It seemed it was impossible to judge time in this place. 

Eventually, after what seemed forever and yet no time at all the fall stopped. There was no gradual slowing, I just stopped in mid air. I could no longer tell which way was up and which was down, all there was was darkness. Nervously I felt around and suddenly under my hand there appeared to be a door handle. Having no other choice but to remain in the darkness, darkness which always seemed to scare me as if there was something waiting to pounce, just out of sight, I turned the door handle. 

Rather than step forward I fell through the door sideways, stumbling on the suddenly level ground on the other side. I came face to face with two other people much to my suprise. It wasn't often that I invented people in my dreams.

They seemed to be staring at each other and only turned when the thud of my hitting the ground alerted them to my presence. I was the first to recover from the shock, getting to my feet and dusting myself off. Taking a defensive stance I confronted them. "Who are you and where the heck is this place?" I asked, hands on hips, glaring at them. 

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Seven troubled orphans are pulled into a land where dreams run rampant, where anything can happen....

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Characters:

Penelope Rose Carter
Age: 16
Appearance: Long, wild curly red hair, bright, sky blue eyes, slightly sun tanned skin. Slender and delicate, long-legged.
Other: Quiet and somewhat of an outcast, tries to stay away from others and escapes into solitude. Her parents died in a house fire when she was seven years old. She only left with a burn on her back, a scar which still remains. Afterwards, she went to live with her mother's mother, who's stern, bitter nature bites at her.
ZILLAGIRL

Katie Johnson
Age: 17
Appearance: Short black hair, cut into a stylish bob. Emerald eyes, pale skin. Feminine features, slim and tall
Other: Very creative. Get's along with most people, and it takes alot to anger her. Lives with her mother who is quite young, and they are kind of like best friends. Her mother gives her no rules, and it's more like she's living with a room mate.
VICTORIAGRACE

Xaen Tich
Age-18
Appearence- Tall and dark, tonned healthy body. Black hair and dark brooding eyes. Has harsh and slightly scary features.
Other- Was sold at age three to a farmer in the country, by his uncle after his father died of a heart attack. Was treated harshly, till he decided to run away. Was taken in by a kindly shop owner, who gave him work and a place to stay. Now self sufficient, he has grouwn to be of strong character, full of humility and hope in humanity.
XENIE

Heather Thomas
Age 16
Appearance - Spiky blond hair and bright green eyes. Is short (about 5foot2) but always seems taller. Has many piercings
Other - She was placed in foster care at 6 years old after her mother was arrested on a drug charge. Since then she has bounced around foster homes, including some who weren't exactly nice foster parents. As a result she has become quick to defend herself, and appear the rebel, and doesn't let people get close. Seems rude and stand offish, but it is all part of her defense mechanism
WRITNIC

Louise 'Lou' Robertson
Age: 17
Appearance: tall (6') and slim with long black hair with purple streaks
Other: Has been living in a flat with her best friend, Imogen, and her best friend's boyfriend, Robert, for the last year. She lived with a foster family beforehand, but didn't like them that much so she decided to leave. She knows nothing about her real parents. Now works in a bookstore after school to earn money. Is very open and friendly, but her height can sometimes be intimidating. Loves flirting with guys, which can kind of get her into trouble, although most of the time it's only a joke.
DOTTYLOTTI

Mike Henny
age 17
Appearance:Short dark blond hair, deep blue eyes. Is about 5 foot 8. A little on the muscular side of things. Always wears a dark coat reaching above his ankles.
Other- Father died in a car accident, mother went missing a few months later, found dead in a ditch raped, and cut to an almost inhuman look. when he turned nine he was turned from his foster home to his mysteriouse aunt who keeps many secrets, and has lived with her up until this point. Isn't treated well in school.
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updated Jul 8 '10 by ZillaGirl