Lanie dragged me out of the forest. My feet felt wooden. My legs barely moved even though I was consciously make every step to follow her. I felt like they just wouldn't move fast enough. We walked through the empty darkened streets. With her here, I didn't feel the darkness pressing in around me like before. I felt safe. Maybe it was the first time in my life that I felt this way.

I pointed her in the direction of my apartment then fumbled with the keys as I unlocked the front door. ...