With a heavy heart and a head full of guilt, I put on the necklace. I had to know, I had to know for certain, and I couldn't help myself. She was right there, in my dreams, just a quick walk down the hall, right there for my taking.

So I did.

I found myself in the dream again, her house, her real, dream projected house, dark walls through the hallway, one slightly open door. I walked through it, into her room, pushing the door open and hearing her gasp as it creaked.

I walked up to her bed slowly and pulled the curtains aside, finding her across the bed,...