Shattered Reflections
he said softly.
Elara paused, stepping back to look at her painting. It was a vibrant scene—abstract, with deep blues and golds swirling together, representing the emotional turmoil that had once dominated her life. But there was something different about this piece. Amid the chaos of the colors, there was a center of calm, a bright point where everything seemed to come together in harmony.
“I think I’m starting to feel it,” Elara said quietly. “Peace, I mean. It’s slow, but it’s there.”