Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I'm sitting in the basement of our house, listening to the sound of my own voice as I read aloud from a book. I've always loved to read, ever since I was a child. Cautiously, I turn the page, my eyes scanning the words as I try to memorize them. The pages turn slick with sweat as I get closer to the end of the book. Finally, I turn the last page and stop.I can't face the final words, so instead I turn the page to the first chapter of the book.
I sigh as I close the book My dearest Max, I miss you so much. I wish you were here with me. Love, your darlingsister, Bess."
Bess is my sister and I love her dearly.