Sand Steps
One, Two, Three Parents passed away, brother in a coma. Four, Five, Six Aleka has nightmares every night since. Palms sweaty, she wakes up in a puddle. She has to live on, and try to stay calm. Seven, Eight, Nine " Shay? The steps are facing away.." Aleka whips her head back. Shay is gone, and the foot prints are...