A Sound Soul Dwells Within A Sound Mind Novels & Stories

It was a delicate equilibrium, akin to the balance between light and darkness, joy and sorrow. Lost in the melodies, my body glided in synchrony with the music. Each note breathed life into my very being, and my heartbeat resonated with the vibrations floating in the air. The language of music surpassed words, allowing me to express the depths of my soul and communicate with those who listened.

Not just in my mind, but deep in the core of my soul, settling like a warm, comforting balm. I was home.

"Mommy, don't listen to him! He's the one who appeared out of nowhere and started stealing all my nutrients! Now, he even wants to make you misunderstand me!" Lucky's voice rang out, so aggrieved and pitiful that it made my heart ache. I quickly patted my belly to comfort him. "Don't worry, Lucky. I won't believe in some random, unexplained voice!" I looked around, trying to find the source of the other voice, only for it to appear again. "Mom, stop looking. I'm Sunny, I'm right inside your belly!

Something had been resting there from the very beginning—watching, waiting, and quietly influencing the frequency of their minds. Then, the massive eye shifted within the chasm. It didn't move much, just a fraction of an inch, but an impossible sound immediately echoed across the landscape. A heartbeat. *Thump.* It was deep, massive, and primordial. The sound didn't travel through the air; it seemed to emanate from everywhere and nowhere all at once. It vibrated up from the deep bedrock, descended from the dark sky, and pulsed through the very oxygen in their lungs.

The Heart glowed between them, brighter than ever. And across creation, from the smallest atom to the oldest god, the new rhythm whispered— > thrum … thrum … thrum … The sound of freedom. The sound of remembrance. The sound of love reborn. And the universe sang. ---

The engagement ring shimmered under the light. "Why is this still on my finger?" I whispered. Before Michael could speak, Maria chuckled, shaking her head like she had been waiting for this moment. "Oh, Brenda," He sighed dramatically, giving Maria a smirk. "Do you even look at yourself in the mirror when you wake up? Babe, you’ll be twenty-seven this year. You’re not as fresh and beautiful as you think." He scoffed, eyes gleaming with cruelty. "I’m actually doing you a favor. You’re outdated, Brenda. It’s time to wake up."

Her voice I heard Inside my mind. And this time, it did not sound like an enemy. It sounded awake.

I am ѕmаllеr now аnуwау. My mind іѕ ѕmаllеr, mу brain іѕ ѕmаllеr, and I аm ѕhrіnkіng every dау. Mу soul is dіѕарреаrіng, and mу bоdу is leaving tоо. I’vе nеvеr bееn ѕо thіn. Mу аrmѕ аrе like sticks. I am fаdіng away.

That was the time he had to save his pups. Bella and Kaleb looked at each other. They heard their father's voice in their heads, but they didn't know how or why. They started trying to scream, but the sound was muffled. Then they tried to scream inside their heads, but it was impossible. Regardless of whether they shouted or spoke softly, the voice in their head always had the same tone. The voice in the head has no feelings. She doesn't sound angry or sad. It just sounds. They give up and snuggle up to each other, hoping that their father will actually be able to save them.

I say. I look at the fire opal burning on my hand. Mind. Body. Soul. I am complete.