The Extra's Rise - Chapter 2: Arthur Nightingale

... awake, my sluggish mind struggling to process the sound. Warm sunlight streamed through the windows, painting golden streaks across the room. That didn't make sense. Hadn't I closed my curtains before going to sleep?

Rubbing my eyes, I sat up and scanned my surroundings. The room was... luxurious. Spacious. The furniture was sleek, modern, and far grander than anything I could ever afford as a first-year IT employee. The realization settled like a heavy weight in my stomach.

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