The lack of sleep is catching up with me. That has to be what it is.

Maybe it’s more than that. Maybe it’s lack of sleep and fear.

I told Nina about the shadows in our room and about what I saw outside. She told me I needed more sleep. A tired mind makes you see things, she said. She also said what I saw could have been a symptom of low blood sugar. Or maybe I had a case of night terrors. That would explain why I felt paralyzed for a while.

I really want to believe her. I’m going to believe in her explanations. I have to.

Nina also said I was talking in my sleep. I’ve never done that before.

Sleeptalking might run in the family. My mom told me a story once or twice about Uncle Jake doing the same thing. She said it was like he w...

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