(140 Words, #34) Longing For Sleep

by Stu Andrews on May 14, 2011

in 140 Words

Sleep.

Belle knew that things were bad when she couldn’t remember the last time sleep had comforted her. It had been at least a week ago.

How could the body endure such a time?

I have to sleep. But they’ll be there.

Bone-weary, Belle stumbled over the rocks, upwards, ever upwards. The hillside was fast becoming mountaintaneous.

The word made her laugh a little, although a strange cackle was the only sound that came out. Years ago, when everything had been different, she had come up with the word on a driving trip with the family.

Lost and lonely in the mountains, Belle Tallahas hadn’t met a single person in weeks now. And because of the dreams – those fearful dreams – she hadn’t slept in days.

Where are you Dad?

Belle fell down and wept.

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