When my eyes opened, they were crusted with dried tears. I rubbed them with my fists and sat up.

It was still dark but completely quiet and still. I sat up and noticed that the door to my room was open. The hall beyond was completely dark.

I shivered and hugged myself. A soft breeze blowing in through the window.

I swore I’d closed that before going to bed….

Someone had definitely been in my room. Quickly, I patted myself down and checked to make sure ...