*Ada*

I tried to lift my arms, but a weight pressed down upon me, making my body feel heavier than usual.

The pressure began to build up against my chest, and I tried to take in quick gasps of air to combat an overwhelming feeling of breathlessness.

My eyes opened and I couldn't tell the difference from when they were closed. Darkness surrounded me that was so deep not even a ray of light could penetrate it. My gasps of breath became more frequent as the anxiety within me ...