The itch tormented his body—not just a mild annoyance, but a relentless, maddening sensation that seemed to intensify with every passing minute. At first, he brushed it off.
Maybe it was an allergic reaction to something he’d eaten, or a new detergent clinging to his clothes.
But as the hours dragged on, the itching became unbearable. It felt like a swarm of invisible needles pricking every inch of his skin. It wasn’t confined to one area—his arms, his legs, his neck, back, even his scalp were all under siege.
He scratched furiously, desperate for relief. But each time, the comfort was fleeting, and the irritation came roaring back, fiercer than before.
