“It seemed to be very warm, wherever he was. There was also a low hissing, and sundry noises that his semiconscious mind categorized as “industrial sounds.” Before his closed eyes, the sea of blackness spread out to an imperceptible horizon line. Inky, viscous waves ebbed and flowed according to a rhythm linked directly with the pain. Suddenly, his brain informed him that he was coming up to consciousness, and his pain center added, fatalistically, that he was not going to enjoy waking u...p very much. Sounds became sharp and distinct, putting his teeth on edge. A throbbing, persistent ache localized into what felt like a cue ball sutured beneath the skin of his forehead. His back, his arms, were as stiff as basalt, and pulsed with pain. It felt as if his entire back was on fire. Hot. Ben Slayton opened one eye. Pain seemed to flood in through the opening, eagerly filling remote crannies, causing as much varied agony as possible.MoreLessRead More Read Less
You can download books for free in various formats, such as epub, pdf, azw, mobi, txt and others on book networks site. Additionally, the entire text is available for online reading through our e-reader. Our site is not responsible for the performance of third-party products (sites).
User Reviews: