The Mountain (The 山）

Chapter 1

I have never known what it means to ache. 

That was, until right now. 

I don't know where I am. 

The last thing I remember is walking in the woods. It was warm and sunny, and I was walking to the waterfall to jump into it's cool waters. 

I remember thinking that although it was far up the mountain and somewhat off the trail, that it would be worth it. 

But that was the last thing I could remember. 

Now, I can only think of the aching feeling that is in every part of my body.

No, I must understand why my body aches. 

Can I feel my legs and feet? Yes- so I'm not paralyzed.

Can I feel my fingertips? Yes- so I still have both arms and hands.

Can I still see? I have to open my eyes. Okay, deep breath. And open. 

OPEN. 

Why isn't it working?

It is now that I notice that I don't hear anything. 

Now I am panicking. Am I deaf, or is there just no sound? Am I blind or is it just completely dark? 

I know I can feel my body is here, solidly in existence. 

The question that my consciousness keeps repeating to me is: am I dead or alive?

And if im alive, why can't I remember my name?

Authors Note:

I know this first chapter is kind of vague and ambiguous, but I promise it will get more interesting!