Alex lived to be 87. His mother tragically died when he was 23 years old.
After that, he moved far far away from the town. To the shoreline of the island he lived on. He continued his practice in art. It gave him the time to appreciate being alone and living for himself.
When he was 26, he met Annabelle again. The two grew a strong connection living on the shoreline. They soon became married in the town of Dove. Annabelle died 5 years into their marriage due to pregnancy.
Alex took the best care he could of the child and he was 53 when the child moved to explore the world and himself.
Alex continued to visit Annabelle's grave and the well. He continued to build his craft and regained contact with Judith and James who had been married for 20 years.
He spent the rest of his life on the shoreline and passed away in his sleep as he dreamed of having a picnic with everyone he loved, and everyone he lost.
He woke up. His body felt younger like he was 27 again. There was a light above him. He didn't look at first, but when he did, he saw a pure white door and steps forming out of the light. The door opened and he saw his mother.
"Mom?" He said. The family came out as well. "We have someone who wants to see you."
"Who?"
They moved out from the doorway and out came someone very special.
"Annabelle?" He said. A tear fell from his cheek and he smiled his brightest.
"Yes." She held her arms out and they both came into each other's embrace. "Now come with us. We have somewhere we want to take you."
He walked with them and he was free.
The cycle was broken. And he was truly happy for eternity with the ones he loved and the pain he left behind.
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A Dark Descent
FantasiaThere was a child. His name was Alex, a small, cream colored bunny. One eventful day, him and his friends embark on a wondrous quest to kill a wicked beast. Yet suddenly, it a blanket of light, they're all gone. Alex is alone. He searches endlessly...
