For 30 years, William Sutherland had endured the relentless grind of the corporate world. His life revolved around a cramped office cubicle, where fluorescent lights buzzed incessantly, and the ever-present hum of his computer drove him to the brink of insanity. His boss, Mr. Harrington, was a tyrant who reveled in making William's life a living hell, and his colleagues were equally unfriendly. Every day was a monotonous cycle of soul-crushing tasks, sleepless nights fueled by caffeine, and microwave dinners eaten on his apartment floor. William's health deteriorated, and he became a shadow of his former self. One fateful evening, as he sat amidst a sea of takeaway boxes, slouched on the threadbare carpet, the TV flickered with a late-night infomercial. The world outside his window was a dark, relentless storm of rain and thunder. He hadn't slept for days, barely ate, and exhaustion washed over him like a tidal wave.
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