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Debbie's eyes flew open, and she was barely able to hold back the scream that had made its way to her throat. Her voice was barely above a whisper as she took in several deep breaths. "Thank God, it was just a dream."
She pulled herself up into a sitting position, slowly becoming aware of the surrounding room. "Damn it Eliza, these nightmares are all your fault."
Images from her nightmare flashed through her mind, human voices coming from animals. "Eliza's the one who talks to animals, not me." She slowly took in another shaky breath. "I'm not the freak."