A Sudden Tilt
Gasp! Light... blinding white glare straight overhead! My neck—it snapped sideways! I can... I CAN MOVE! I lurched forward, startled by my own breath, and my hand bumped hard against the grey partition wall. Thud! Solid. Real. I froze, stared wide-eyed at the rectangular ceiling panel above, then leaned in close to tap the flat partition surface with one trembling finger. I am awake right here!