I slowly woke up, the world around me remaining a blur of unfamiliar sights and sounds. My eyelids fluttered open, adjusting to the soft glow of sunlight filtering through a nearby window. Confusion and disorientation gripped me as I took in my surroundings—an unknown room with unfamiliar furniture and decorations.
As my gaze wandered, searching for some semblance of familiarity, it landed on a picture frame hanging prominently on the wall. In that frame, I saw the smiling faces of Kevin and Karl, their arms draped around each other's shoulders. Recognition flooded over me, instantly calming my racing thoughts. Relief washed over me as I realized that I was still in their house.
With a deep breath, I sat up in the strange bed, taking in the room with renewed clarity. The walls were ador
