LOGIN…The sea breeze in Prucaye carried a sharp, briny scent.Alexander walked barefoot along the beach, his hair tousled by the wind. The tide washed over his ankles, then receded again and again.There were children building sandcastles in the distance, their laughter carried on the breeze. He paused
The winter sun in Prucaye carried a gentle warmth with it.Alexander pushed open the glass door of the bookstore, and the wind chimes let out their familiar, crisp, melodic sound.The shop was a modest 650 square feet of space, packed with books in both Englais and Prucayan. A long oak table sat rig
The airport terminal was brightly lit. After he was done checking in, Alexander turned around and nearly collided with someone. He lifted his gaze, meeting Louise's deep, searching eyes."You…"He instinctively stepped back from her."Don't be nervous," Louise said, raising her hands to show she mea
The cemetery was veiled in a light mist that morning.Alexander walked along a stone-paved path, cradling a bouquet of white roses. His fingertips brushed absently against a velvet box tucked inside his pocket.Isabelle's headstone stood quietly in a corner."I'm here, Isabelle," he said, kneeling d
"Don't be nervous," Alexander said, managing a smile. "I didn't bring this up to settle old scores. All of that… It's all in the past now.""Alex…" Louise's voice was broken beyond recognition. "I've uncovered the truth about what happened back then. Charles, he—""I know," he interrupted. "The news
Alexander stood at the entrance of the bookstore, gazing out at the torrential downpour. After a few seconds of hesitation, he held his bag over his head and dashed out into the rain.The icy water soaked through his clothes in an instant, trickling from the tips of his hair down into his collar, se







