The Sleeping Beauty's Silent Death

Summary

My dad always called me a lazy parasite.

He said I'd sleep through my own funeral if the coffin was comfy enough.

I'd fall asleep in class, during dinner, or even while crossing the street.

My teacher suggested a hospital visit, but Dad just scoffed.

"She's just staying up late scrolling on her phone!" he'd bark.

After that, he took my phone away and ripped the lock off my bedroom door.

Every time I looked sleepy, I got a slap across the face.

I didn't want to get hit, and I didn't