Will anyone notice if I eat nearly the entire chocolate cake? "No." my head intoned. That was the biggest mistake I ever made in my life...

"Out!" my mum yelled, braking several mirrors as she did so. Enough is enough, child - I'm sending you away."

The world is a harsh place full of squalling, agony and fury. I learnt that the second I stepped out of the house; body aching, head not processing any thoughts. I look my last look at the place I used to call home and then slipped out of the driveway - into the unknown...