Evelyn woke up to the sound of her alarm blaring, the familiar buzz that marked the start of yet another ordinary day. She stretched, the light of the early morning streaming through her bedroom window, casting soft shadows on the walls.
The small apartment she lived in felt cozy but confined, a space she’d learned to navigate in the routine of her life. She glanced at the clock and groaned. It was later than she thought. She had to catch the bus. With a quick shuffle, Evelyn pulled on her jacket, grabbed her bag, and stepped out of her apartment.