the dreams in which i'm dying are the best i've ever had.

this is from a short story called, "Gomez Palacio" by Roberto Bolano. I found it hard to get to sleep at night. I had nightmares. Before going to bed, I would make sure the door and the windows of my room were securely and tightly shut. My throat always felt dry, and the only solution was to drink water. I was continually getting up and going to the bathroom to refill my glass. Since I was