Dead Reckoning
Category: Thriller
He stood at the edge of the cliff, looking down at the waves crashing below.
The sword was heavier than she expected, but she did not lower it.
Some doors, once opened, can never be closed again.
It was the kind of night when secrets refused to stay buried.
The train pulled out of the station with a long, mournful whistle.
There were stories told of this place, and none of them ended well.
The morning light filtered through the curtains, painting the room in soft gold.
She smiled, but it did not reach her eyes.
The end.