Beneath the Surface
Category: Thriller
She had learned long ago not to trust promises.
He stood at the edge of the cliff, looking down at the waves crashing below.
A knock at the door changed everything.
The train pulled out of the station with a long, mournful whistle.
A cold wind swept across the plain, carrying with it the scent of distant rain.
The map was old, its edges frayed, but the path it showed was unmistakable.
The sword was heavier than she expected, but she did not lower it.
The market was bustling with merchants, their voices a chorus of bargains and boasts.
The end.