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Bound by duty

does eternal love exist?

By F.R. GautvikPublished 4 months ago 1 min read
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Bound by duty
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On a Friday night in the quiet town of Saloman Bay, the young couple Carrie Wood and James Wise, held each other's hands as they kissed amidst the wintry magic surrounding them. Their love blossomed against a backdrop of snow-laden streets and twinkling lights, creating a storybook romance that would captivate the people of Saloman Bay for years.

The next day the air was filled with the sweet promises of forever as Carrie and James exchanged vows in the quaint, snow-covered chapel. Yet, beneath the surface, a quiet sorrow lingered. James Wise was a soldier, and he was bound by duty to serve in a distant land for two months.

One week later, the day came for James to bid farewell to Carrie, but he promised to return to her. The snowy landscape became a silent witness to Carries' quiet nights, longing for James to return.

Two months later the town remained blanketed in the white, but James did not return. Saloman Bay, adorned in winter's grace, held the echoes of a love story interrupted. Five days later, a letter arrived. Carrie's hands trembled as she read the words – James had fallen in the line of duty, his love for her eternally frozen in time.

Carrie, surrounded by the beauty of a town that had witnessed their love story, now faced a winter that mirrored the coldness within her soul. The love that once flourished in the winter air remained forever entwined with the icy tendrils of a tragic fate.

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About the Creator

F.R. Gautvik

Author & screenwriter. I love outdoor sports and sitting in front of a fireplace on a cold day - writing.

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