I See The Light

After the Dew Drop

At 22, Shiv was a man hardened by his past, but still unaware of how the world truly worked. He had become a genius in coding and the stock market, though these talents were kept hidden. He had learned to live in the shadows, his intellect sharp but his trust broken.

One morning at dawn, Shiv woke to see the world outside his window, his body now built strong and muscular, a reflection of the years spent preparing to protect himself from those like his uncle. But his appearance still carried the wildness of someone who had been through torment.

As he gazed out toward the sea, his eyes caught a silhouette in the distance — a woman with messy hair and a chubby frame. She stood alone at the shore. After a while, he noticed more people gathering around her. Curiosity piqued, Shiv squinted his eyes to get a better look. Suddenly, the fog lifted, and he saw her clearly. To his surprise, she was staring back at him.

Both of them froze, unsure. They quickly turned away, hiding, unsure of each other's intentions. She hid because she thought he might be a ghost or a spirit. She hesitated for a moment before continuing her walk, taking a few steps forward before glancing back. At that moment, Shiv also stood up to see if she would leave or stay. But she turned and went straight to her room.

Later that night, the girl couldn't shake the feeling. She wondered if Shiv had been a spirit or a real person. Dangerous curiosity stirred within her. She was introverted by nature, but when something intrigued her, she wasn’t afraid to dig deeper.

The next day, she decided to visit the farmhouse. As she approached, she saw the door was open and cautiously stepped inside. Exploring the house, she wandered through the main hall, until her foot accidentally pressed on a tile that sank into the ground. To her shock, a secret door creaked open.

She stepped into the hidden room, looking around, but it was empty. As she turned to leave, the sound of creaking wood startled her. Before she could react, Shiv emerged from the shadows, bursting from the cupboard. In a flash, he grabbed her and threw her onto the bed.

The girl, frightened, thought he might have bad intentions. Her heart raced, unsure of whether to trust him or run.