Starfall
Category: Sci-Fi
It was the kind of night when secrets refused to stay buried.
The sword was heavier than she expected, but she did not lower it.
The fire had burned down to embers, but neither of them moved to stoke it.
The morning light filtered through the curtains, painting the room in soft gold.
He stood at the edge of the cliff, looking down at the waves crashing below.
The train pulled out of the station with a long, mournful whistle.
She had learned long ago not to trust promises.
The letter was still on the table, unopened, as it had been for three days.
The end.