Synopsis

A persistent tremor ran through him, a tickle that escalated into a violent expulsion of air. He was known as Nubs, and the affliction had become something of a legend amongst his peers. They watched with a mixture of concern and amusement as he battled the unseen force within. It wasn't merely a cough; it was a rhythmic assault, a punctuation mark on every conversation, every shared moment. The question lingered in the air, unspoken yet palpable: what caused this unending cascade? What was the