A Sudden Strike

Silence. Absolute flat silence on this hard, dark floor! Then—BAM! Tension snapped down my spine! My right elbow unlocked. My fingers flexed against the smooth black surface. Flat on my back? Unacceptable! I surged up, threw my raised fist straight forward, and struck the cold cardboard edge hovering right beside me. A clean, sharp thud echoed through the air! I am awake, fully charged, and ready for whatever challenge dares step forward next!