Time Heals
Sarah’s son hadn’t always been a prodigy. When he was eleven, he had been failing quite a few of his subjects at school. It was always a struggle to get him to study, and he never passed an exam even if he did try. Sarah worried a lot about his education those few years. But it felt like the moment he turned twelve, a strange change had occurred in the world. Liam, her precious birthday boy, had woken her up with a scream. Her memory of that morning haunts her even five years later. After all, it marked the beginning of the most uncanny years of her life. “Are you okay, sweetie?” She had whispered in concern, carding her fingers through his hair. He was shivering, even as bundled in his sheets as he was. “Did you have a nightmare?” He said nothing. But the way he pressed closer to her was answer enough. Sarah hummed softly, continuing her ministrations until the boy had eventually fallen back asleep. It was a Monday morning, but with his birthday and this nightmare, she could aff...