Daevid truanted from school, withdrew into the protective shell of his bedroom, and refused to come out. He fantasized that he was lying on his bed of flame in pouring rain, watching humans waltz over him under brightly-coloured umbrellas:...

the depth of the dark astound meastonished I let out a gaspintrigued yet frightenedthe onyx wrap around meheightened senses spoke to my bodyhypervigilant I seethwith a quick intake of breathmy flesh prepared for an assaultseeping black talk to meinnocent...

daydreaming my mind openslucious pink skiesand cotton candy wishesthe sickly sweet goes with the insanity so wella little delirium as the day stretched longtortured thoughts arguing with my voicesslip the bit and let my words spitinciting an all out...