Fredrick woke up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, the warm sunlight streaming through his windows a welcome change from the gloom that had settled over him in recent days. He stretched, feeling the softness of his bed. Fredrick could swear he heard his bones sigh… It had been a while he felt so… alive!
He threw off the covers and padded over to the windows, the soft carpet beneath his feet a gentle caress. He flung open the curtains, and a warm golden light spilled into the room, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air. As he pushed open the window, a gentle breeze rustled his hair, carrying the sweet scent of blooming flowers and the distant chirping of birds.
