Ray.
Ray's eyes drooped as he trudged through the front door, the sweet scent of cake and celebration still clinging to his clothes. He had just returned from delivering a custom cake to a birthday party, and all he wanted to do was collapse onto his bed.
As he changed into comfortable pajamas, Ray's mind wandered back to the party. He had loved seeing the children's faces light up when they saw the cake.
Ray's eyes fluttered shut, his exhausted body surrendering to sleep after he came back from the birthday party. But his mind refused to rest. Dark memories lurked, waiting to pounce.
But now, Ray's exhaustion was catching up with him. He yawned, his jaw cracking with the effort. He climbed into bed, feeling the softness of the blankets envelop him.
Just as he was drifting off to slee
