The house of madness

Chapter five: the nightmares.

After talking with her father for a while, Hailey headed to go to bed, they’d spent most the day talking and it was past dinner time. Hailey didn’t want to eat, she didn’t usually for some reason. She headed to her room and looked at herself for a few minutes in the mirror. “I’m gonna have to dye my hair again.” Hailey mumbled under her breath. Hailey hated the color blonde hair so she dyed it much to her father’s dislike. Finally she curled up in bed and in a few seconds fell into the land of nightmares…

Every night it’s the same. Nightmares. Memories I have no recollection of. Tonight was no different. I’m laying on a soft cushion or something and a beautiful woman with hazel eyes just like mine is leaning over me, stroking my hair while singing softly. “Hush a bye, don’t you cry go to sleep my little baby…” Then suddenly everything flashed and I’m sitting in a man’s lap. At first look I think it’s my father but it’s not. The man’s eyes are a warm brown and his skin is well tanned. “Sing for me daddy! Puhleeasse!” A young girl says. I think it’s me who said it but I’m not sure. The man sighs. “Ok for you.” The room flashes again and I’m running through a square. Fire burst from the ground everywhere and I’m running and running till I come to a empty building. I stop then a flash fills my eyes and I’m somewhere else. I’m lying on a bed, strapped down so I can not move. I cannot move for some reason. My eyes are barely open so nobody knows I’m half awake. People are talking around me. One voice I recognize, it’s my father and the other guy I don’t know. Must be a doctor. “Sir, I’m not sure it’s a good idea to keep wiping their memories. It might cause insecurities and…” Tom interrupted the scientist. “Enough. This is not your decision.” Tom said. The scientist began to continue but stopped abruptly. I saw the scientist shake his head as if confused. “What was I saying? Oh yes, that’s a good idea.” The scientist said. Tom placed his hand on my forehead. His hand was cold. Then what looked like a necklace around his neck began to glow and I woke up.

Hailey sat up gasping for breath. Brutus sat in front of her looking concerned. “Are you okay?” He asked. Hailey shook her head, and tears gathered in her eyes. “Bru-tus, wh-what hap-happened to m-me? What d-did he do-do to m-me?” Hailey sobbed. Brutus gave her a concerned look. “I…I don’t know Hailey.” Brutus replied. “Wh-why can-can’t I remember th-things- and who am I?” Brutus shrugged. “I-I don’t have any fr-friends and will I remember this in the mor-morning?” Hailey asked. Brutus nodded slowly. “I don’t know Hailey. You rarely remember anything in the morning it’s part of your…condition.” Brutus said. “But don’t worry Hailey. I will be your friend and I will always be with you.” Hailey looked at him with tears in her eyes. “Forever?” She asked. Brutus nodded. “Forever.” Hailey hugged Brutus and buried her face into his soft velvety fur.

Next chapter coming soon!

-SunnyFox57