The Escape

A short story set in a barn.

Photo by Peter Herrmann on Unsplash

I slowly succumb to consciousness, a piercing pain radiating on the upper left side of my head. I groan in pain as I slowly attempt to open my eyes. My left eyelid crackles painfully as I force it open. After finally opening my eyes I see…. nothing. It’s pitch dark, wherever I am.

“Hello?” I whisper painfully, wondering where I am. As I go to get up I realize I can’t move very well…