<span style="font-style: italic">Josceline walked down the hall of the castle, her favorite purple dress rustling with every step she took. She was on her way to the garden, her sacred Eden, anytime she felt unsafe or unsure of herself; she would go straight to her little bench that was surrounded by her favorite strawberry colored roses and clear her thoughts. By the time she reached the west archway it was pitch black, she looked up at the night sky, not one single star had come out, not even the moon. Josceline shrugged, nothing was going to keep her way from her plants. Getting to her special bench she sat down, closed her eyes and breathed in the heavy scent of the sweet flowers and sweat?<br/><br/>Her eyes flashed open as a hand grabbed her from behind. She kicked and screamed trying to get the attacker off her till cold steal pressed against her neck. â€œDonâ€™t make another move my lady, or it will be your last,â€ the bone chilling voice whispered in her ear.<br/><br/>â€œYou would not dare harm me,â€ she said, her voice coming out strong and cold.<br/><br/>He laughed, an evil laugh she wished she would never hear again. â€œThatâ€™s what you think.â€</span><br/><br/><br/>Josceline awoke with sweat dripping off her forehead and hands. â€œIt was only a dream, it was only a dream.â€ She mumbled to herself over and over again as she pulled the covers off herself and swung her legs over the side of the bed. She needed to get out of here, get some fresh air, anything. Standing up she crossed the room and grabbed a hold of the door knob unsure if she should leave the safety of her room or not. But where would she go? She could not go to the garden, just the thought of it made her shake with fear. Without thinking much about it she swung the door open and walked out. Anyplace was better than her room.<br/><br/>The castle was eerie at night. Most of the torch lights were out which made it difficult for her to see anything as she moved slightly about the halls. She sighed as she got to one of the many staircases. Josceline looked down at it with a scowl. â€œI guess you are the next best thing,â€ she said sitting down on the cold stone step.