*Zara*
It truly felt as if I was going to die. My loved ones continued to torment me, calling me a failure. I felt heavier and heavier with each hateful word, feeling as if I was going to be crushed beneath the weight of it all. It was getting more difficult to breathe.
I just wanted it to end.
Something thin and shiny fell in front of my eyes. I lifted my head, my eyes following the golden tendril that shimmered despite the darkness engulfing me. The dazzling threads brightened, piercing through the smothering gloom.
I blinding light erupted, chasing the endless nighttime away, the shadows retreating along with the cowardly demons.
I rose to my feet suddenly feeling as if I was floating as I looked around the sea of celestial light.
“Zara.”
I recognized the deep, warm voice instantly. A smile spread across my face as I whirled around.
