Thursday, September 5, 2013

Prompt: Self-Consciousness

Helen smoothed her skirts once again.

She twisted her fingers nervously as she looked around the room. The names were more familiar to her than the faces. Her mother had insisted that she attend and represent the family. But Helen feared the impression she would give would be lackluster at best. This was supposed to be her world. This society of jewels and champagne. Of glamor and nobility.

Why did it feel like she didn't belong here, then?

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