The Quiet StruggleDaniel was seated at his desk within the cramped office, gazing at the pile of papers before him. A soft, dim glow filled the room as the overhead fluorescent lights hummed quietly above. He was an uncomplicated individual, striving to work pass each day without causing any problems. He had been employed by the company for a duration of five years, and although he wasn't the top performer, he fulfilled his duties efficiently. However, he consistently felt overlooked by the most important people in his life. He quickly looked at the clock. By 5:30 p.m., Most of his colleagues had gone home for the evening. Andrew's boss stayed inside his office. The man was always busy, always pushing to get more done. Daniel admired him for it, but also felt like he could never live up to it. He also worked diligently, yet regardless of the number of hours he invested, it never appeared sufficient to earn Andrew's admiration.Daniel attempted to clear his mind of the thoughts. He

The BetrayalDaniel's anxieties reached their peak on a rainy evening when his worst nightmares became reality. It was a typical work day, exhausting as always, and he had worked late to complete some reports. After leaving work, he chose to visit Sarah's job as a way to unexpectedly see her. They had not shared a meal in weeks, and he believed that a small act like this could bridge the growing gap between them.Upon approaching the building, he observed that the lights were still on in Andrew's office. Sarah often worked late, but there was a strange feeling this time. He tried to shift the thoughts sliding into his mind but then he needed to make sure it wasn't what he thought it was. Daniel hesitated at the entrance, debating whether he should just call her. However, he then considered all the evenings she had arrived home late with unclear explanations, and an insistent curiosity pushed him ahead.Quietly, he walked the stairs, feeling his heart thumping in his chest. Upon arri

First StepsDaniel stood in front of the office building he once called his workplace. Watching individuals rush in various directions ignited a mix of anger and determination inside of him. He clenched his fists and clenched his jaw while reviewing the latest task from the system.“System message; Confront your past. Face Sarah and Andrew. Reward: Unlock New Ability.”It had been a week since the system appeared in Daniel’s life, pulling him out of the darkest place he had ever been. Every task it gave him had pushed him to do things he would never have considered. Being here at this moment, getting ready to return to the dangerous situation, seemed like the toughest test so far.Inhaling deeply, he entered through the glass doors. The receptionist looked up briefly, her eyes widening a little in shock. She obviously knew him, but her look changed to show she didn't care."May I assist you?" she inquired, her demeanor professional yet distant."I've come to see Andrew," Daniel resp

Striking BackThe air in the office felt heavy with tension as Daniel walked into the conference room. It wasn’t just the usual gathering.—something doesn't seem right. Andrew, his boss and the man who had once humiliated him, was seated at the head of the table, looking at him with a disdainful look on his face.Daniel’s gaze didn’t show fear. He took a seat across from Andrew, spreading his documents neatly in front of him. The system’s voice echoed loudly in his mind: “This is your moment. Show no fear.” The meeting started, and Andrew quickly took control, throwing out criticisms disguised as questions. Daniel smiled each time as he looked at Andrew and back to the man seated before him. He knows what was going on. “Daniel, your pitch last week was… unconventional,” Andrew began, leaning back in his chair. “Do you really think this approach will work?”Daniel met his gaze and smiled. “I do. The client has already approved it, and the initial feedback has been overwhelmingly pos

Unseen BattlesAndrew was seated in his corner office, his hands tightly clenched into fists. He banged the table right in front of him in annoyance. The papers on his desk showed Daniel had been successful. The man Andrew had previously made fun of and embarrassed was now surpassing all others in the company, including him“This is unacceptable,” Andrew muttered under his breath. “He’s making me look weak.”The next day, Andrew called a meeting with the senior team. Daniel noticed the angry look on Andrew’s face as he addressed the group.“Ladies and gentlemen,” Andrew began, “there have been some concerns about certain projects being handled… carelessly. I don't need to call out certain names, but we all need to step up our game.” he said without flinching. He knew who he was taking so he doesn't need to stress himself Several pairs of eyes turned toward Daniel, who remained calm. He knew Andrew was trying to tarnish his reputation, but he wouldn’t let him walk all over him anymor