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Macie was a small, troubled little girl that wanted more than anything to be adopted. From all her years of being in the dark, rusted, beat up place she has seen people come and go. Every single day she wishes upon a star, and wishes to be adopted. A family that would take care of her, love her, and especially cook with her. She adores cooking, and that's what brings the dull and dark place to live, because without that fresh baked smell, the place would smell like perfume and stinky cheese all coming from one part of the orphanage, which is the headmistress’ office. The headmistress is a skinny and frail lady that likes to get stuff done. She puts orphans on the spot just to make her feel good about herself and even punished Macie, the sweet …show more content…
As soon as the head mistress screamed with rage, letting out a side no one out of the doors has ever heard, Macie knew she was screwed. She quickly dashed to her bunk and “fell asleep”. Macie heard loud footsteps leading up to her room and, then the monster entered. “Who was it, hu?” the headmistress demanded, “who was it who went out!” everyone stood silent, a little weary from that interruption of their sleep. “Fine then, if no one's going to talk, then I guess you're all going to get a turn in the room of shame.” Everyone was very …show more content…
Macie took the girls advice, and planned to go out to look for Molly, her best friend that has been with her forever. It was tough this time, since after her first takeout, the headmistress has been out in the halls till 10 o’clock and has been out there like a hawk, watching everything everywhere, and keeping her ears open for any clangs or footsteps out at night. Once it was 10, Macie took out and went out in the streets. Luckily for her, Molly wrote her a letter a couple weeks after she left about her going to church every night and that's exactly where Macie headed. Once Macie went into the church, she saw a room full of people, and didn't seem to spot Molly at first, but then saw her and ran straight to her. She felt different emotions inside of her and didn't know what to think. Macie screamed “Molly!” with tears of joy. Molly then turned around and was confused but then remembered it was Macie.
“Macie oh my gosh, I can't believe it's you!” they both let out tears and felt a strong connection between each other. Suddenly, Molly’s parents came out and noticed Molly hugging Macie and were puzzled,
“Molly, who is

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