The Man in the Nightmares*

*WARNING: This chapter discusses a sensitive issue like rape and sexual assault. The details are not much but it may disturb some viewers. However, I have tried to address this issue with utmost respect towards real life victims and in no way disrespects them. If there is anything which may offend some of you, please do let me know so that I can rectify it. Those who are uncomfortable by the slight description, please skip the first few paras and skip to the second set of dots*

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The night was cool yet Somi was perspiring heavily in her sleep.

"No…" she mumbled, struggling with the air as she pounced on something invisible. "No...no stop!"

She was writhing as the dream grew more sinister. It was always the same nightmare. Her body was motionless in it but her mind was awake. She could not lift even a finger, yet it felt like she was fighting with her might. In the midst of the battle, that man's face came to view.