The Launch Of Atlas

Ethan woke up before his alarm even had the chance to ring.

The room was still cloaked in darkness, the only source of light coming from the faint glow of the city skyline outside his massive windows.

He lay still for a moment, staring at the ceiling, his heart beating a little faster than usual.

Today was the day.

He exhaled slowly, running a hand through his tousled hair before swinging his legs over the side of the bed.

The wooden floor felt cool against his bare feet as he sat there, gathering his thoughts.

The launch of ATLAS Resort had consumed his mind for weeks, the countless meetings, the late nights, the unrelenting stress — everything had led to this moment.

His body felt heavy with exhaustion, but his mind was restless, buzzing with so many thoughts.

There was no way he'd be able to sleep again, not when the most important day of his career was finally here.