Welcome To The Never

It's a party, somewhere.

Large double doors open up and I am surrounded by the clinking of glasses and the purr of conversation. 

Hi. Hi.

Hello.

It’s so good to see you!

Instantly, my heart sinks.

I just want to leave. I want to rest. Is that too much to ask? 

The door shuts with a resounding thud and a swarm of people quickly approach with their flowing dresses and glistening smiles. 

There are so many voices talking at once that I hardly know where to look or who to address. 

“Uh…Hi,” I say, blood rushing to my face. “My name’s Ella.”

I hear a voice screech from behind me. “Get back! Get back!”