I didnt know how long I'd been sleeping...my dreams tormented and fiery...but I woke with a desperate hunger and I was surprised to see a plate of food waiting for me on the table beside me. For a moment I wondered whether it was drugged, but my need to eat soon overtook that concern and I ate quickly. The cool glass of water paused at my lips...I held it to the light, seeking any imperfection there...but seeing none I drank and drank.

I almost smiled as I slumped back into the chair, feeling a deep heavy weight take my muscles...should have guessed...the glass fell from my fingers and smashed to the floor as once more darkness took me into her deep embrace.

We’re back. Normal Service Will Be Resumed. x