章 54: Chapter Fifty Four

Suzy's sleep was anything but peaceful.  A film of sweat clung to her skin, her breath coming in ragged gasps.  Her body writhed beneath the tangled sheets, as if caught in an invisible struggle.

Muted moans escaped her lips, punctuated by the occasional whisper of two words– "Help Me."  Her brow furrowed in deep concentration, her features contorted in a mask of terror.

She tossed and turned in her sleep, a sheen of sweat clinging to her skin despite the cool night air. "Father" she cried.

She was trapped, caught in a tangled web of darkness.  The air around her crackled with unseen menace, the shadows twisting and contorting into monstrous shapes.  A low, guttural growl echoed through the oppressive darkness, sending shivers down her spine.