chapter 2. Fear

I'm in the dark and the only thing I can see is a bright light that's beaming miles away.

My legs are frozen in place. They are extremely weighty. It's completely dark when I turn to see. Ihave no idea where I am. My hands are heavy as well when I move them.

I can hear footsteps approaching closer and closer while I make every effort to move.

I'm frightened of what lies ahead. My tears are streaming down my cheeks, and my heart is racing.

I want to scream and shout for help, but I'm afraid they'll hear me and find me. However, they already know where I am since I can hear their feet approaching.

I'm trembling. The only sound I can hear is the footsteps getting closer and closer. I'm so helpless that I can just sit here and cry.

My hands and legs are frozen in place. They are so heavy that I can feel the pain and torture without anyone around me.

And as I strain to move in order to run, I hear the sound of footsteps cease. I then quit. I clutch my breath as I tremble in fear of what is ahead.

I suddenly regain control of my hands and legs. They have the impression of having just emerged from a jelly pool. I gather myself, stand up, and begin to run. I run, trip, and then get back up. And I can't stop crying.

My level of fear, rage, and grief is at its highest.

I hear the footsteps again as I'm running, but this time they're faster and running. It's attempting to grab me.

I keep moving forward while running. I make a beeline towards the bright light. Although I'm jogging, I can't see the finish line. As I move, the light increases until I am close to a cliff's brink.

Yes, I am standing on a cliff's edge. The footsteps then quit making a sound. It is nearby. Whatever it is, it is close by.

I have no choice but to jump as it gets closer.

And I jump off while holding my breath.

I sobbing, sweating and panting when I opened my eyes. I can feel myself trembling but I know I'm in my bed. The same familiar horror struck again. It's the same old nightmare.

It's a nightmare from which I can never wake up. The constant nightmare that steals a portion of my existence.

I then realize that today is my new school's first day of classes.