Squash Player Boast Stretch Predawn Glow

Polished wooden surfaces of a bedside table reflect the soft amber glow of string lights draped nearby. A miniature squash player figure stretches mid-motion, one arm extended toward an imaginary side wall. The figure's white jersey contrasts with the dark, early summer predawn shadows pooling in the corners of the room. Tiny highlights gleam off the player's knee pads and the glossy finish of the table. Thin copper wires from the lights weave across the wood grain. The figure casts a faint, elongated shadow against the headboard. One speck of dust rests near the player's feet.