NIGHTINGALE

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I held on to the wall as I hyperventilated, tears streaming down my face as I tried to force air into my lungs. I was so focused on breathing that I almost didn’t hear a small groan of pain. I only heard it when it came a second time. I paused and looked around but I didn’t see anyone. I was about to turn around again when Ms Alisha’s body groaned and twitched. I moved to her and rolled her over, she groaned in pain as I helped her sit up and lean against the wall.

“Night…” She tried to speak and then began to cough.

I got...