Rebecca awoke to a dizzying headache. A throbbing pain emanated from the back of her head, where she suspected a large lump had formed. Her hands and feet were bound, and her mouth was gagged. Her eyes, thankfully, were uncovered, though this offered little advantage. The surrounding area was pitch black, devoid of any light save for the faint moonlight filtering through a grimy window, barely illuminating her immediate surroundings.
Rebecca attempted to shift on the ground, immediately stirring up a cloud of dust. The dust invaded her eyes, stinging and blurring her vision. She quickly squeezed her eyes shut, blinking rapidly to flush the irritants out with her tears. Only when the gritty sensation subsided did she dare open her eyes again, careful not to move.
Lying on her side, she me
