The Space in Between

Chapter 1

Today is the day!

I've been waiting for this day to come. It's finally here.

The sky is gloomy, my kind of day. I usually sit by the window and see the world outside when the weather is like this. This is the first time in the longest time I've been outside. I particularly
chose this white lace dress and sleeveless denim jacket paired with nice, rugged boots. For some reason, I was able to find the energy to prepare today. I even gave my hair little curls.

The air outside is soothing, it fills my lungs as if it expands my core. The people were rushing and walking past me while giving me a weird look, it made me anxious and numb at the same time.

And here I am, standing at the edge, waiting for the signal to change. My eyes are fixed on the signal light, I can hear a loud ticking of the clock inside my brain.

The signal changed. I close my eyes and step forward. One step. Another step. And another. I feel the time has stopped.

I can hear noises around but I am at peace with my eyes still closed.

All of a sudden, I heard a loud screech and a strong force hit me.

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Thank you for this another day!

It's silly wearing a superhero costume but seeing the kids smiling, it's all worth it. It's enough to boost my energy for today. After exchanging a few laughs with the nurses on duty, I bid goodbye
and waved to the parents chatting outside the children's cancer ward.

I took a deep breath before getting out of the hospital.

The sun isn't out today, maybe he's taking some time off. It's okay Mr. Sun, sharing a light can be tiring. At least it's pleasant weather for walking.

I was about to walk but something in my peripheral caught my attention. The pedestrian traffic signal is green and everyone is walking past each other except one.

She stood there like a solid rock and the people were giving her a disappointed look for getting on their way. What's going on with her? She's a bit strange.

The number of pedestrians crossing
dwindled. And she's still there, standing. Why would she stand there if she won't cross the street?

The signal light changed. The cars from the other side of the street started to move. I was flustered when I saw her making a step forward. Knowing what's going to happen next, I run towards her like a lightning bolt and grab her away from chasing cars. Before I knew it,
something hit me and it all turned black.

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The Flickering LIGHT

My life was full of colors.
My dreams were as clear as the sky.
It has movement, it has rhythm.
It never occurred to me that it could come to an end.

Things have changed, walls collapsed,
days turned into nights - long nights.
Movements stood still, rhythms became silent, everything painted in gray.
Reality has been shady.

There I was, standing alone, looking at the hazy light that you call FUTURE.
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