A Story
"END and START"
About this short story.
In a solemn room filled with hushed whispers and somber faces, a delicate soul stood quietly amidst the mourners. Her ethereal presence shimmered with a certain grace, while her vivid red bow served as a poignant contrast against her translucent form. She gazed upon the photograph before her, a weathered image of an old woman whose eyes twinkled with a lifetime of memories. Strikingly, the old woman also donned a red bow, as if it were a cherished emblem of her existence.
Beside the girl soul, another spirit materialized—a boy soul whose essence emanated warmth and tenderness. With a gentle smile, he extended a solitary white rose, its petals pristine and untarnished by time. The girl's gaze locked with his, and in that shared moment, the weight of their emotions swelled within her. As tears welled in her eyes, they cascaded down her translucent cheeks, mingling with the ethereal glow of her being.
Moved by the depth of her sorrow, the boy soul reached out, intertwining his incorporeal fingers with hers. They moved as one, gliding gracefully across the room, their steps light and weightless. Together, they ascended the grand staircase that led to the celestial heights, where the radiant moon beckoned with its luminescent glow. It was a moon adorned with meaning—love personified, a beacon of hope that transcended earthly bounds.
In a quiet corner, nestled beside the old woman's photograph, a small snapshot captured the vibrancy of a young couple. Their smiles radiated joy and love, freezing a single moment of their intertwined lives. While the old woman and her beloved had passed into the realm of memory, their souls had embarked on a new journey, a realm where their essence would flourish in a different form. In this world beyond, they would live with an unfettered spirit, free from the constraints of time and earthly tribulations.
And so, the title of this poignant tale emerges: "End and Start." It encapsulates the duality of existence, where closure and beginnings intertwine, reminding us that every story, no matter how it unfolds, possesses the potential for a heartwarming backdrop.
