Chapter 09

My heart was racing as I stood there, gun in hand, staring down the group of men who were quickly approaching me. I was scared - more scared than I had ever been in my life. I had no idea how to control the situation, no idea what to do next. So, I did the only thing I could think of. I pointed my gun in their direction and yelled out, "I'll shoot! Don't take another step!"

My voice was shaking as I spoke, but I tried to put on a brave face. I knew that if I showed any sign of weakness, they would pounce on me in an instant. I could hear my heart pounding in my ears. My hands trembling as I held onto the gun. But I refused to back down.

I knew that I had to stop them, had to make them listen. But I also knew that I couldn't shoot them. The thought of taking someone's life was too much for me to bear. And so, I stood there, frozen, watching as they got closer and closer.

"Stop!" I yelled out, my voice shaking. "Please, stop!" But they didn't listen. They just kept coming forward, the