Beyond Redemption
Light and flame tangled together, writhing, fighting for dominance.
Pain tore through me, but I didn’t let go. I couldn’t.
“This is who I am,” I whispered. “Not perfect. Not divine. Just human.”
The reflection screamed, her voice echoing through the darkness. “You can’t destroy me!”
“I don’t have to.” I met her eyes, and for a heartbeat, saw the fear flicker behind them. “I can forgive you.”
Her expression twisted—not rage this time, but confusion. “What?”
“You’re not my enemy,” I said. “You’re my shadow. You exist because I was too afraid to face myself. But I’m not afraid anymore.”
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