Chapter Five

Here we are
Under the same old sun
All alone yet somehow bound and unified
Dust to dust...
Ashes to ashes won't take long
We search for a harbour
Somewhere to belong

“Nothing Ever Dies” by Kamelot

Ashley sat in the cold room, people around her were working on their lines, working out their nerves, or playing around. She was in the 1st two groups.

I’m going to fail, I know it. I’m not going to get a part. I’m not going to get a part.

“Ashley”

Ashley felt herself go pale.

“Ashley!”

Ashley got up, shaking as she walked to the stage. The light prevented her from seeing the people judging her. She lowered her gaze, succumbing to the bright light and began to recite her lines, her voice cracking out.

I wish I were dead rather than chasing this dreadful dream. Just shoot me now.

A loud voice interrupted her.

“I’m sorry, but your not what we’re looking for:

With a sad sigh, and fighting tears, she left for her car.

Stupid bucket of bolts.

A machine is only as smart as the person using it.

Oh, stupid me.