fender1988

The insufferable beeping of the alarm clocked pierced his mind, drawing him out of a deep sleep. He’d been dreaming of lying spread-eagled on a reinforced King-size bed, having them wait on him hand and foot. Unfortunately, it was just that – a dream. One that was already fading from his memory. Opening his eyes, Ryan yawned. For a few moments, the remaining haze of sleep put the world in a blissful light. There was no fighting, no pain, no hatred. Just a single moment of euphoric happiness that – as always – came to an end far too soon. The reality of this Godforsaken world hit him like a ton of bricks. He had absolu