- ARTHALIA - My eyes shot open drastically. I panted heavily while reaching my hand up to my torso to pinch my chest because of the excruciating pain I feel. I groaned, panting heavily on the ground. I know my eyes are open. I know I'm awake yet I feel like I'm not. Everywhere is dark. Like I'm in an empty void. The ache in my chest cooled and I tried to stand. Forcing my body up and making my legs firm on the ground, I noticed I was alone. I want to run but I can't. It's like being lost in a dark ocean. My legs quivered. Did I mention that I'm scared of being alone in the dark? Maybe not at night but I hate dark spaces and small ones. This one's worse because it's huge. I get sick each time. I want to shout but the moment my lips spread open, the words hung in my throat. What do

