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The Death Wrap – A Short Story

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~~~ The Death Wrap ~~~ “I’m bored,” answered Daniel. She replied, “So come with us, you won’t be bored anymore,” trying to dissuade him from caving on a Friday night. “Ana, please, let me do what makes me comfortable,” he insisted. “But, Da…” “Please, Ana, please,” interrupted Daniel in frustration.  She sighed heavily then conceded, “Whatever, do as you like, bye”. Daniel conveys the impression of being a typical guy. Merely a single digit added to the population. A 25-year old pharmacist, recently deceased parents, no siblings, no girlfriend. He lives by himself in a tiny studio easttown. Being fairly introverted, rarely anyone gets an invitation to his sanctuary. Despite his capacity to a more luxurious residence, he’d rather distant himself from his companions to avert any unwelcomed guests. His lonely rituals have to be pursued with minimal disruptions. What rituals you shall wonder; well, this is not trivial to depict. First, after