The pain is unbearable, the burning ripping through my body. The scream is so loud, so shrill, I barely realize it’s mine. I shriek and writhe, as the agonizing fire licks my body with its hot breath. I hear Doctors voice, yelling and raised in worry, smoothing my hair, kissing my forehead, telling me everything will be ok. I want to say to him I know I'll be ok, but how can I know for sure? How can I answer without screaming? He thinks I can’t hear him, but I can, I can. The endless fire rips up my back, making me shriek even more. Then everything goes black.
It’s still black, I can’t...
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