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Next chapter of Taylor's WIP - this is the #spoilers borderline horror story she's working on. It's taking a very Stephen King turn so far - lots of slow build. And yes, I know who Stephen King is - his books are classics and still sell almost as well as Agatha Christie in my time!
-- Kendra
Chapter Two:
Long Night
I fell asleep almost instantly, only to be awakened by someone entering the room.
“It's me,” the voice behind the dark figure assured. “Don't be scared. It's just me.” Keegan slid the door closed, leaving us both in darkness. I felt the mattress shift under his weight as he sat on the edge of the bed.
“Can't sleep?” I whispered, hoping not to wake Sarah.
“Something like that.” I heard the quiet laughter in his words.
For as long as I'd known him, Keegan always had trouble sleeping through the night. While falling asleep came as easy to him as taking a breath, staying asleep was a battle he struggled to win his whole life.
“Warm milk helps.” I sat up. “I can get you some.”
He laughed quietly again. The bed creaked as he adjusted his position, scooting closer. My stomach was a bundle of nerves.
“Do you mind if I -”
The bed creaked again.
“Sure,” I said.