Cedric's mind was a constant whirlwind of melancholic thoughts as he sat on the dilapidated couch in the dingy living room of his shared apartment. The dim light flickered intermittently, casting eerie shadows that seemed to taunt him with their chaotic dance. It was just another ordinary day in his monotonous life, punctuated only by the occasional sounds coming from his roommate in the adjacent room.

The air hung heavy with an oppressive stillness, as if the stifling atmosphere mirrored his inner battle against the relentless claws of depression.