A Flicker Of Light
The sky was still dark when I saw a flicker of light from the house. Someone was stirring, most likely my stepfather waking up. I turned away and tossed a pebble into the yard’s fountain. The splash reverberated across the river, foreshadowing the changes that were about to disrupt their morning tranquility. I prepared myself, knowing that they’d soon be trapped in the tidal wave I’d created.
A Flicker Of Light
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Whispered Courage
I muttered to myself, ‘I’m not afraid anymore. It felt like a chant, calming my nerves. I couldn’t wait for them to see the letter I had sent. I felt prepared, like a warrior facing daybreak. Their world was about to shift as dramatically as mine had, and that provided a sense of calm assurance.
Whispered Courage
