Eren Walden was, by all accounts, an ordinary man.

At twenty-seven years old, he lived the life of a civil servant, overburdened by endless deadlines, overtime, and exhausting commutes. Quiet and reserved, Eren didn’t have many friends, preferring to spend his limited free time alone. To most of his coworkers, he was just another face in the office, a dependable employee willing to do the work no one else wants without complaint.

Yet one thing always managed to brighten his…