It took some time before everything returned to their usual state.

I made my way to the couch, where I promptly slid down, laid down, and did not move while staring helplessly at the dark gray ceiling above me. Less movement may save some energy.

The entrance to the basement was slowly and softly opened about two in the morning, producing a towering, black shadow. Oxford Shoes of the highest quality suddenly materialized before me while I was still sleeping and moved closer and closer till his slim frame enveloped my whole body in it.

Sean Matthews seemed to be in the process of devouring everything as he fixed his...