Till Sunrise

Winner of the SONC (One-shot awards)

A short story inspired by the song: Visiting Hours by Ed Sheeran

Ever since losing his beloved girlfriend, Celine, to leukemia four years ago, Chester has struggled to find peace. With a disability from an accident adding to his challenges, he finds comfort in calling Celine's number every day, longing to hear her voice once more.

Despite knowing that he'll never hear her reply, Chester pours out his heart to her, sharing the highs and lows of his life, just as they used to. But one fateful day, his routine is shattered when someone unexpectedly answers the phone on the other end. "Hello?"

To his disbelief, the voice on the line is familiar, "Celine?"