Breath

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I sit alone on the floor, completely surrounded by darkness. I take deep breaths. 

In and out. 

In and out. 

In

I flinch, the sound is to much. I cover my ears and try again.

 In and out. 

In and- 

It's getting louder. I can't do it. It hurts. I try desperately to block out the noise. My breathing getting faster and faster. I feel a liquid coming out of my ears. I have to take my breaths.

In and out-

The lights flicker as if someone was playing with the light switch. I need to hurry.

In and out.

In and out.

In and out.

In and-

I feel it. A clawing in my stomach. As if an animal was inside me, trying to tear me apart from the inside. I need more time!

In and out.

I hear the sound of bone being crushed over the unbearable sound of static.

In and out.

The static sound lessens. 

Tap

Tap

Tap

In and out. 

It's here. Please.

In and out.

Don't let it get me!

In and out.

My stomach feels like it's about to burst open. I can feel breathing down my neck. No! Go away!

In and out.

In and out.

In and out.

In and out.

In and out.

In and out.

In.

And.

Out.

I slowly open my eyes. It's over. I'm still here. The door is locked again. I lift my tiny body off the floor before scarfing down the meaty, cold meal that was left behind. I wipe my mouth once I've finished. Father... 

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