Christy gasped for breath as if water silled into her mouth and lungs. Flailing against the monster that entrapped her,she pushed its tentacles away. Kicking and screaming, she finally came to the surface, and breaking the thin membrane of water, she broke free. Air filled her lungs, sharp and painful, and she breathed gratefully and greedily.
Shaking, the young woman stumbled from her bed and fell into a nearby chair. Her hair was soaked with sweat and her pajamas were twisted around her thin frame. Hugging herself to stop from shivering, she tried to get her bearings. It was almost dawn; the early pink grey of the sun rise was beginning to break. That dream—the one where she was drowning—plagued her nights since the day her mom died.
That day was etched in Christy’s memory. She could remember everything: how cool the temperature was, how the sun shone, and that dandelions were poking through the cracks in the sidewalk. When she kissed her mother goodbye that morning, she thought that Eileen looked like a tiny waif engulfed by her snowy pillow.
When Christy arrived at her job at South Buffalo Animal Hospital that morning, it was crowded with the usual menagerie of dogs and cats. She donned the uniform, a purple smock, and hurried into the examination room. The distraction of helping Dr. Drew as he treated animals brought Christy a few moments of peace. At mid morning, even though there was a strict policy against receiving personal calls in the office, the office receptionist waved Christy over and urgently handed her the phone. Christy gingerly took the phone with a sinking feeling in her gut.
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I hope you enjoyed reading this selection from my novel! Kathy |
Really looking forward to the book!
I’m looking forward to getting it published! Thanks.
Well done Kathy. I want more.
Very good, Kathe. I always enjoy reading your stories.
Nice to hear from you, Eleanor.
Kathie I really enjoyed what you wrote waiting for the rest of the story.
It’s coming–hopefully sooner than later.
I am looking forward to reading your book in its entirity!
Thanks, Donna.
Wow! I can’t wait to read the whole book!
Melanie
Wow! I can’t wait to read the whole story.
Melanie
Yes, tell us more : )
Excellent…