It’s possible to find oneself in a dream-like state, even after that 3rd cup of coffee. Delphine looked around her to find this true. Trees lined the landscape, and the sun’s surreal rays had already warmed the grass. This was a small comfort to the already discontented Delphine. Dammit, I was supposed to give a pop quiz during fifth period today. She could hear a stream in the distance.

As she twirled her big toe in the water, a sudden breeze startled her. Across the field behind her, a black shadow turned everything gray. Everything turned cold, and Delphine shuddered. Just my luck.