Awesome Tales For You

  Chapter 1: The Routine Every day, Samuel Bennett took the same train home from his job at the bustling downtown office. His routine was like clockwork: the same crowded platform, the same jostling for a seat, the same view of the city blurring into the suburbs. Each evening, he would settle into his seat, put on his headphones, and let the rhythmic clatter of the train lull him into a semi-conscious state, marking the end of another mundane day. Samuel's life was a series of routines. He woke up at 6:30 AM sharp, had his breakfast of toast and coffee, and read the news on his tablet. He left his apartment at precisely 7:30 AM, caught the 7:45 AM train, and arrived at his office by 8:30 AM. The same pattern repeated itself in reverse every evening. It was a life of predictability, comfort in its sameness, but lately, Samuel felt a creeping sense of dissatisfaction. He longed for something different, something to break the monotony. Chapter 2: The Stranger One Tues...