An iridescent glow A whisper from the dead Longing to be heard Distant screams Cold breath grazing my neck The agonizing shrieks grow louder Howling winds Rustling leaves Something is behind me Something is following me Lurking in the night The noise is deafening It's overwhelming Overstimulating "I can't do this" And then suddenly It is calm Quiet Peaceful And all that I am left with Is crippling paranoia