The Other Side

Chapter 3

Alexander was abruptly jolted awake by the cacophony of angry voices echoing down the hallway. "What in the world is going on?" he grumbled, his sleep-addled mind struggling to make sense of the disturbance. Irritation welled up within him as he yearned for nothing more than a peaceful day of uninterrupted rest.Dragging himself out of bed with a groan, Alexander ambled towards the source of the commotion. The sharp edges of his frustration were softened by the haze of drowsiness that clung to him. His footsteps echoed in the corridor, each one a testament to his reluctance to engage with the outside world.Entering the bathroom, he cast a cursory glance at the mirror, the silvered surface reflecting a disheveled figure with tousled hair and bleary eyes. However, in the dim light, a fleeting shadow caught his attention. It was a silhouette that seemed to linger for just a moment longer than expected, leaving an indelible impression on his subconscious.A shiver danced down Alexander's spine, but he dismissed it as a figment of his imagination, a consequence of his sleep-deprived state. Yet, a lingering sense of unease lingered in the back of his mind, a disquiet that he couldn't quite shake off.As he turned on the faucet, the water's cold touch shocked him awake, washing away the remnants of sleep. The image of the dark figure persisted in the recesses of his thoughts, a puzzle piece refusing to fit into the larger picture of his mundane existence.Drying his face with a towel, Alexander hesitated before leaving the bathroom. A momentary pause hung in the air as he contemplated the strange occurrence. Was it a mere trick of the dim light, or did he catch a glimpse of something beyond the ordinary?The distant echoes of argumentative voices reminded him of the unresolved disturbance that had initially interrupted his peaceful slumber. With a reluctant sigh, he resolved to investigate further, his curiosity overcoming the desire for uninterrupted sleep.Exiting the bathroom, Alexander ventured down the hall, guided by the rising intensity of the voices. Each step carried him deeper into the unfolding drama, the outside world intruding upon the sanctuary of his home. Little did he know that this seemingly ordinary morning held the promise of unraveling mysteries and unexpected twists, the initial disturbance merely a prelude to a day filled with unforeseen events.