Shadows

My breathing was shallow. It was so cold that my whole body was shivering, and my teeth began to chatter. I felt so weak and thirsty, like I hadn't drunk

anything in days.

Where am I? It was dark and quiet. I could only hear the echo of water dripping. There was a pungent smell I couldn't recognize that made me feel nauseous, instantly.

I tried sitting up only to realize that I was restricted. My legs and wrists were bound with rope. I was being forced to lay down without my hands being able to touch. My wrists burned every time I tried to move. This wasn't a regular rope burn. It felt so much worse. Even when I lay still the burning continued as though it was eating away at my flesh. "Somebody help me! Help! Please!!" I screamed, frantically, pulling at the ropes and trying to fight my way off the cold slab I was laying on.

My eyes started to adjust but there was still no light or anyone else that I could see in the room. I was alone with my own screams and echoes.