Have you ever had a dream that you were sure was real, that you were sure you'd see through to the end only to be roused and shaken into consciousness. You lie there, eyes shut tight against the morning light spilling in through the window, trying desperately to dive back into your unconscious, fighting against the waves of reality that bring you closer and closer to the shores of reality. The tide throws you, turning you over until you find yourself coughing, sputtering sand with no shade for refuge.