The Lighthouse

Zee lived in a famous lighthouse, where visitors climbed to admire the endless waters surrounding it. Wearing high-collared captain outfits, he moved like a shadow, guarding a secret beneath his carefully tailored clothes: a scar that, if seen, would awaken a demon within him. Each day, he fought to keep the darkness at bay, avoiding the curious eyes of those who came to enjoy the view. As families laughed and pointed toward the horizon, he felt trapped in this prison of solitude, he monitored every visitor, ready to intervene if anyone leaned too far over the railing, forever torn between protecting them and shielding his own secret.