CHAPTER 15 CLUBBING.

The next evening, Madison decided to venture out into the city, to distract herself from the lingering terror of the night before. She slipped into a little black dress and high heels, her hair styled into a sleek, sophisticated updo. The streets were alive with the energy of nightlife, the music and laughter a vibrant soundtrack to her walk. And as she approached the entrance to a popular nightclub, she felt a sense of anticipation and excitement. She was ready to let loose, to forget her troubles, if only for a night. The nightclub was a riot of color and sound, the beats of the music pulsing through the air like a living, breathing entity. The dance floor was packed with a sea of writhing bodies, their movements a blur of energy and abandon. Madison ordered a drink, the tart sweetness of the cocktail sliding down her throat like a rush of freedom. And as she started to dance, she let the music take hold of her, her body moving with a rhythm and grace she didn't know she poss