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Submitted to Contest #82
Darkness... then light. It's blinding. Closing my eyes isn't helping. I try to cover them with my hands, but my arms resist. When I try again, they still won't move. They're bound! Why? What's going on?! I can barely move to find comfort on the cold hard surface I'm lying on. I squirm as my heart pounds faster, each beat matching the rhythm of my panicked breath. I need to calm down, so I can figure out what's happening to me. A repugnant sulphur taste coats my mouth. I try asking for water - even though I can't tell if anyone is nearby - bu...
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