The Points Between: Chapter Four

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Dust

Matthew wakes to the smell of dust.

Dust, everywhere: dust on the floor, dust on the walls, dust piled on in layers over a small, broken table lying in pieces to his right. He’s covered in it. It’s in his jacket, his hair, all over his jeans… he can even taste it in his mouth. He groans, struggles to sit, and gags on dust.

His head throbs. His eyes are dry. He feels warm.

He looks aroun...