The Day I Disappeared
I got to teach at a local school for kids.
Work in Avernia was relatively relaxed. School days ended early in the afternoon, so once the children went home, I would head back, too. I usually spent the rest of the time reading, writing, or simply allowing myself to breathe.
Day by day, life began to feel normal.
Gavin would often stop by with takeout or groceries, always bringing something warm and comforting. One evening, he turned on the TV to a Velmarish news broadcast—something I hadn't seen in months.