No Longer Able to Return

"Exactly, that little girl has ruined so many of our plans!" another man chimed in, bearing a lewd, sly grin. "Anyway, that little girl won't be back for a while. We can start..." As they laughed, the men rubbed their hands and inched toward Annabelle. They spread out, forming a small circle that trapped a panic-stricken Annabelle within. Then, they gradually closed in on her, confining her further. "What are you trying to do?" Annabelle retreated. The yard was small, and she dared not enter the house, otherwise, these men would have their way with her! Annabelle leaned against the courtyard wall and yelled out at the surrounding area, "Help me! Someone, help me!" Life and Death Street was not too long. The houses were densely packed, and the people even more so. In the quiet night, Annabelle's screams were heard by everyone living in the vicinity, and some homes even turned on their lights. However, in a situation like crossing the river of hardship where they could barely protect the