Claire startled from a deep sleep. She looked around her tent feeling disoriented and drowsy. It took several minutes for her mind to register that something had woke her. She was unsure if it was an unpleasant dream or if there was something hiding in the darkness, but either way she felt an uneasiness sweep over her.
Claire studied the dark crevices hoping a hint of movement would reveal an unwanted guest, but she saw nothing out of the ordinary. She listened intently to be sure it was only the dream that woke her.
Content that her quick assessment revealed nothing out of the ordinary, she fluffed her flat pillow and closed her eyes. It only took a moment to drift towards a peaceful slumber land, but before she could welcome the waiting sleep, a rustle inside her tent forced
