Mika
I woke up slowly and became aware of a relentless pounding in my head, each throb amplifying my discomfort. It felt as though a heavy weight was pressing down on my skull, making even the slightest movement agonizing.
I dared not open my eyes, for the harsh light of the day would surely intensify my suffering. A hazy fog enveloped my memory; I couldn't recall how I had ended up in this state; the last coherent thought echoing in my mind was the sensation of everything fading to black.
I attempted to shift my body with great effort, only to be met with a symphony of aches radiating from various limbs. My muscles were tight, like strings pulled too taut, and every slight movement sent sharp pains shooting through me.
I picked through my eyelids to see the room around me felt forei
