Chapter 1:

It was a cold morning in January.The wind swooped down and jumped over house to house sweeping up rubbish on the streets of Brandon.  A few lampposts had been lit, creating shadows everywhere you look. Lily pulled her hood over her head more and just sighed. Most buildings fell last night due to a terrible storm. Shops were still shut as there was a lot of damage. Apart from horses clucking on the road it was silent.

A few hours later Lily had finally arrived beside Tesco where soldiers surrounded the entry way.  “ Hello! Ive been able to come through.” she said . “ You’re not getting through here that easily.”the security man replied. “ I promise I am able to , I’ve even got proof. She explained. “ Let’s see it then!”. She rummaged through  her coat pocket and pulled out a split, the man read it.  “ mh , well you’ve got me this time , head your way through then.” he said with a grumpy face “ oh thank you so much !” she said with excitement.

She managed to get through to the new happier place of Brandon. Many kids   running around in the sunshine liking their ice pop; Ivy climbing up the walls : clear streets everywhere you look. It was just perfect. Everyone had a big smile and was enjoying life. Lily really wanted to stay here. She just looked down and went on her mission to deliver the present.

Lily walked down a dodgy allie way and saw someone heading towards her. She didn’t think much of it but then accidentally bumped into them. “ what are you doing?” the old man said, angrily. “ I am so sorry, I didn’t see you.” She explained. “ I don’t think you’re sorry!” he said. She could just see it in his eyes that something was about to happen Without thinking she just ran for her life. Lilys gift flew out of her arms as she ran. Clouds covered the sun which made her hands [ that were already cracked and blisters] numb. She just ran and took a left where there was a big green recycle bin. It was her only choice so she just hid.