Nia Williams

18 year old Nia lay huddled in a corner, a thin blanket pulled tight around her frail frame. Her eyes fluttered open as the sound of approaching footsteps echoed in the cavernous space. Heart pounding, she pressed herself further into the shadows, holding her breath. The beam of a flashlight pierced the darkness, sweeping over her hiding spot. Nia squeezed her eyes shut, praying to remain unseen.