Melancholy

The rain fell in sheets, obscuring the view of the street below. The wind howled outside, rattling the windows and sending a chill through the room.

Lars Hertervig sat at his desk, staring at the blank canvas in front of him. He had been sitting there for hours, but he had not been able to paint a single stroke. He felt paralysed, unable to move or think.

He picked up the brush and began to paint....

The story will explore Lars's inner turmoil as he struggles with his mind. It will be a narrative about optimism, grief, and the influence of art. .