It Ends in Silence || ONC 2025

For better or worse, in sickness or health, until death do us part.

After his sudden death, Liam finds himself tethered in limbo, unable to move on because of unfinished business .

Left with only fragmented memories of his life, Liam must put together the pieces before he turns into a wandering spirit no longer able to move on.

As he struggles to save his soul, Liam can only silently watch the wife he left behind gather herself to continue without him.

Violet had always believed in her relationship, even when going on a two year rough patch. But her most recent argument with Liam was the last straw.

After not speaking to each other for three days, he left for a business trip and she had a decision to make. He walked out of that door without a goodbye, and she let him.

Their relationship ended in silence.

Novella entry for Open Novella Contest 2025

Based on prompt number 61:
The silence in the room is deafening, as though it has a life of its own. It's time to rewrite the fairytale, but this time, the ending will be yours, and it won't be happy.