The Caregiver's Curse

Outrunning the Dark

Author: Moth & Meridian

Outrunning the Dark

After what felt like forever, Roxy was the first to wake up. She rolled over, jabbed her throat with a finger, and vomited up several mouthfuls of water.

As she lifted her head, she noticed a blood-red sunset slowly approaching the horizon.

Roxy quickly extended her hand, using her fingers to measure the time left. One finger equaled ten minutes... four fingers fit perfectly between the sun and th