An essay

She clutched the precious package more tightly to her body and began to run. She ran, her heart beating fast, for five minutes. Then she came to a complete halt and listened. Nothing but eerie scilence all around her. She started walking again, a little more calm than before. 1 more mile, Kelly, she thought. Then, finally, it will be over.

Ping! There it was! Louder! Closer! Kelly started to run again, ...