Lived with Uncle for Ten Years, the Milk He Gave Me Every Night Made Me More and More Somnolent

Ever since I moved into my stepfather David’s house, he'd give me a glass of warm milk every night.

After drinking it, I’d immediately fall into a deep sleep, only to dream of being tormented by two men.

One time, I skipped the milk. Soon after I lay down, the door creaked open.

The two men from my dreams appeared.

“I’m tired of her being half-asleep. How about we try it with her wide awake tonight?”

“What do you say, Rose?”

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“Rose, drink your milk and go to bed early.”

As soon as I got home, David handed me a glass of warm milk, a slightly fawning look in his eyes.