I awake,

the world around me, covered in darkness,

where demons play with matches, and shadows lurk around,

awaiting me to fall asleep, so they can whisper in my ears,

all the little things I regret.

I am alert,

I shift, pushing the covers that gave me a sense of 

comfort, safety, and lovely warmth.

Surrounded by darkness, I walk through,

my feet tap against the ground, making it creek slightly as I make my ways through,

the lonely home, just me, myself, and I.

The pounding is louder,

I sweat, nervousness creeping around...

it gets louder more violent, I hear footsteps shifting. 

Sliding the lock, I am met by...

A man in a  blue uniform.

" Officer?" I manage to whisper.