As Allen gradually regained consciousness, the world around him seemed hazy and disorienting. The soft glow of his bedroom ceiling lamp greeted him as he blinked his eyes open, struggling to shake off the remnants of sleep. The last thing he remembered was the sensation of falling, a sudden jolt of pain, and then... nothing.With a groan, Allen pushed himself upright, his muscles protesting the movement. His head throbbed mercilessly, a sharp ache pulsating at the base of his skull. It felt as though his brain was trying to break free from its confines, each heartbeat sending waves of agony through his senses.Fighting back waves of nausea, Allen reached up to touch the source of his pain, his fingers trembling as they made contact with his scalp. The moment his hand brushed against the tender skin, a surge of discomfort shot through him, eliciting a sharp intake of breath.His heart pounding in his chest, Allen slowly withdrew his hand, his eyes widening in disbelief as he inspected
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