Arthur was sleeping peacefully and blissfully under the soft covers of his bed, lost in dreams that were mercifully free from the nightmares that had plagued him recently. The morning light filtered gently through his curtains, casting warm patterns across his relaxed features. For once, his face held no tension, no worry lines creased his brow, and his breathing was deep and even.
Then, without warning, his entire body tensed and began to convulse desperately.
The peaceful moment shattered like glass as Arthur's muscles seized involuntarily. His eyes shot open in pure panic, pupils dilated with shock and confusion. His teeth clenched together forcefully, the sound audible in the sudden silence of his room. His entire body vibrated with uncontrolled spasms, as if electricity was coursing through his nervous system.
'What... the... hell,' Arthur's mind struggled to form coherent thoughts through the overwhelming sensation that had hijacked his body.
