Selene

The angry voices of the mob grew louder as we struggled to make our way in their midst, out of the town square.

To be forever banished to the village outskirts.

Curses and scorns flew from different directions, landing on us. And so were the beatings.

Scolding and yelling at as many as she could, my grandmother made her way out of the crowd, scooping me into her arms like her life depended on it.

"Evil child. Evil mother!" they yelled, pushing Sage in all directions.

"Like grandmother like granddaughter," Another said, pointing fingers at her. Like a sleeping dog, Sage ignored them as she trod amongst them, ignoring...