ripped open laying bare. shivering cold and alone. fear my only friend. hating it to the core. wishing it away yet only making it cling to me more. it made me quiver in pain, wretch in pure sadness. and it giggled at me everytime. it began to wear me down I couldn't fight fear alone..... it had drained me of my very will. I gave up, began to whimper as fear abused me tortured my mind, body, and soul. Realising then I had been in this place before. It is an old friend. just let it overtake you once more I whispered to myself. it has held you gently in its cold hands before. just let it take you.......