Escaping the Nightmare
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  • Parts 1
  • Time 6m
Ongoing, First published Jun 13, 2016
"I jump over the log and almost fall but I can't allow them to catch me; I will not! My chest aches, I can hardly breathe. Trees on either side of me are a blur. I am running as fast as I can, but my body is forcing me slow down. The men in black coats chasing me are so close behind me I can I can hear their footsteps and heavy breathing. A hand reaches out grabbing my shoulder firmly, pulling me back. My eyes wandering my surroundings quickly and wildly like bowling balls, I am on the ground the men around me. The tall one reaches for my face, and I can also almost see his, but his face is too shadowed."
 This dream has been haunting Wren her whole life, until he friend Jasper finds a Doctor that might be able to help, along the way they meet some others that share the problems. making contact connects them like a puzzle. Is there situation more than a silly old dream?
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