Darkness swept over the city as night fell. A cold wind blew through my hair as I raced through the empty streets. I hurried up the stairs to my mom's apartment. The door was open slightly and I could see a faint light glowing inside.

"Mom?" Silence greeted me as I stepped into the freezing cold apartment. I scanned the room, watching for any movement. Slowly, I crept further into the living room. There was nothing there.

A growl made me whip around. A huge dog the size of a horse stood in the doorway. Its lips were curled back in a menacing snarl. It lunged forward as I screamed in horror.

My eyes snapped open. I was lying in my own bed, in my mom's apartment. I sat up and turned on the light. It was just a dream, I told myself. I got up and looked at myself in the mirror. My wavy black hair was tousled from tossing around and my ice-blue eyes were wide and full of fear. Why do I keep having this dream?