The Awakening

I woke up screaming.

But my mouth didn't move.

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I tried to sit up—

But something else already had.

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It stretched my arms.

Cracked my neck.

Slid my skin back into place.

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Then it turned to me.

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I saw it wearing my face.

I saw it blink with my stolen eyes.

I saw it smile.

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"Go back to sleep." it whispered.

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Then it walked away—

Into my life.

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And left me behind.

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Trapped.

Screaming.

Silent.