Laser Candy

When a mentally ill man becomes a police officer in the war-torn state of Cen, looking back on his life, what was real and what was false?

He deceived others with lies, and everything seemed veiled by laser-etched candy wrappers, frame by colorful frame. Even the exquisite chemical high could not hide the bitterness that settled in when it faded. He would look back and smile, saying it tasted so sweet. Had he ever truly recovered?