WITHERING AWAY

Abbey

Abbey's footsteps echoed through the empty streets of the city as she made her way towards the towering building that would soon become her final destination. The weight of her despair pressed heavily upon her shoulders, each step a painful reminder of the darkness that consumed her soul. She had reached a point where the only escape she could envision was through the act of taking her own life.

As the city lights flickered around her, Abbey's mind wandered back to the memories that once brought her joy. She recalled the laughter shared with her family during holidays, the warmth of their love enveloping her like a comforting embrace. But those moments felt distant now, mere fragments of a life that had lost its colour.

Her thoughts then turned to the man she loved, his smile etched into her heart. She remembered the way his eyes sparkled when he looked at her, the way his touch sent shivers down her spine. But even his presence couldn't fill the void that had consumed her. The weight of her depression had become unbearable, suffocating any glimmer of hope that remaind.

As Abbey continued her solitary journey, she couldn't help but revisit the reasons that had led her to this point. The pain that gnawed at her soul, the constant feeling of emptiness, the overwhelming sense of being a burden to those around her. It all seemed insurmountable, an impenetrable fortress that held her captive.

With each step, Abbey's mind became a battleground between the memories of happiness and the relentless darkness that threatened to consume her. She questioned whether her loved ones would truly be better off without her, whether her absence would bring them the peace she so desperately sought.

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Finally, Abbey arrived at the top of the towering building, her heart pounding in her chest. The wind whipped through her hair, as if urging her to reconsider, to find another way. But weight of her pain was too great, and she felt compelled to take that final leap into the unknown.

As she stood on the edge, Abbey's mind became a kaleidoscope of emotions. She closed her eyes, allowing the memories of love and joy to wash over her one last time. She whispered a silent goodbye to the world she had known, to the people who had once brought her solace.

And then, with a deep breath, Abbey stepped off the ledge, surrendering herself to the abyss below. The wind rushed past her, her body hurtling towards the ground. In those final moments, she felt a strange sense of liberation, as if the weight that had burdened her for so long was finally lifted.

As Abbey's life came to a tragic end, the city below continued to bustle, oblivious to the shattered young woman who had lost her way. Her story, one pain and despair, would forever remain etched in the hearts of those who had known her.

In the wake of Abbey's untimely departure, questions lingered in the minds of those left behind. How could they have missed the signs? What could they done to save her? But the answers remained elusive, buried beneath the weight of their own grief.

I almost cried my eyes out while writing this chapter.