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I awoke to the smell of death and an obnoxious, high-pitched beep. I didn't open my eyes at first. I was afraid to. I thought I'd died and I was scared to find out where I'd be spending my afterlife.
I had very little recollection of what happened before I blacked out. Something about a dog and a kid. And teeth. I remembered sharp teeth.
Opening my eyes, I found myself in a hospital room. My left arm was bandaged from my wrist to my elbow and I was hooked up to a heart monitor.
A further scan of the room told me there were two people there with me. My vision was a bit blurry and I couldn't make out who they were. I assumed nurses waiting for me to wake up. At least I hoped they were. I couldn't think of anyone else I wanted with me at the moment. Was there anyone close to me I hadn'
