#WritcoStoryPrompt26
"Isn’t this exciting?” My best friend’s excited eyes flit around the dazzling stores on the main street. "I suppose so," I replied unenthusiastically. My lack of excitement prompted her to turn to me with a frown. "What’s the matter? Aren’t you happy to be out shopping after so many months?"

I shook my head, feeling miserable. The panic began to rise within me, so I pretended to search...