Night & Day (15)

 

Julian awoke sharply with a large intake of breath. Eyes wide in fear, heart racing. 

The fire was still burning, shapes being created around the room.

There was something missing from the room; sounds that couldn't be heard. Julian raised himself on both arms, perspiration covering his body, running down his face and hair wet.

'Take deep breathes' In his mind this is what he was telling himself to do; steady his heart, his breathing, his mind.

Sounds, what sounds? Eyes searching around the room looking for anything or anyone. Nothing. No figures, no mist, no darkness.

Julian then realised what was missing; the wind was no longer there, it had ceased. The night was quiet. All had retreated, for now .................