The Beginnings of a Novel- Amnesia

Memory- the ability to recall past experiences.  It is a simple, yet vital capability that we all take for granted; one that could be easily taken away from us in an instant.

Chapter 1

Beep...beep...beep...

I slowly opened my eyes to glaring lights overhead, like bright suns just an arms-length away.  My eyes stung as they struggled to adjust from the eternal darkness.  My temples throbbed and every part of my body ached.  I slowly began to move; pain rushed to every nerve in my body.  I wailed in agony in an attempted to subdue the pain.

Slowly, I began to piece together my surroundings. A could see machinery and monitors of all types filed along each side of the cramped room I was in.  They each showed a different image- some on X-rays, some of wavering numbers.  Each one had a distinct sound, all in a discordant harmony. 

I gingerly lifted myself up, despite the pain.  I could see that something was peculiar about this place.  It eerily resembled a nightmare I one had- or maybe it was deja vu.  There was a voice in the back of my mind telling me to get out of there. 

I stumbled towards the door, my bare feet pacing over cold, glistening tiles.  But I stopped myself.  I had been in so much torment that I did not realize a major problem.  I did not remember what had caused me to end up in this unusual setting.  This one thought lead to a million questions, but the last one was striking.

Who was I?...