#Chapter34 Haunting Nightmares

I woke up in the middle of the night twisting and turning violently. I was sweating profusely and trembling from the terrible nightmare I just had. I knew it was brought on by the prospect of going home to my stepfather.

The nightmare was so horrific, vivid and real. I was back home and my stepfather was his usual self. Drunk and angry. I shivered and pulled my blanket up to my chin as I recalled the look in his eyes as he did his worst to me. I felt tears stream down my face as flashes of the dream came back to me. Even though I...