a cartoon of a man laying in bed reading a book

After a long day at work, where the hours seemed to crawl and the emails never ceased, James finally arrived home. The moment he stepped through the door, the weight of the day started to lift. He slipped off his shoes, feeling the coolness of the floor against his tired feet.Dinner was a quick affair, a reheated bowl of soup he had made the night before. As he ate, he let his mind wander, thinking of the book he was reading and the comfort of his bed.Once the dishes were cleared, James headed to his bedroom. He took a hot shower, the steam enveloping him in a cocoon of warmth, washing away the stress of the day.Dressed in his favorite worn-out pajamas, he slipped under the covers. The bed felt like a sanctuary, the sheets crisp and cool. He reached for his book, but after a few pages, his eyes grew heavy.James turned off the light and let the darkness wrap around him. The hum of the city outside became a distant murmur as he closed his eyes. With a deep breath, he felt the tension leave his body, and he drif