Fiction logo
Content warning
This story may contain sensitive material or discuss topics that some readers may find distressing. Reader discretion is advised. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Vocal.

A fictional Story About Findings Hope After Loss

By Rida

By RidaPublished about a year ago 1 min read
A fictional Story About Findings Hope After Loss
Photo by Matt Hanns Schroeter on Unsplash

Final letter

Leena was sitting by the window, watching the rain paint the glass with silver lines. His brother, Adam, had three months—a three-month silence, heavy like a wet coat, which he could not take off.

Adam was not just his brother; He was his best friend. They made promises to chase dreams together - open a book shop, travel to the world, laugh at silly things until they get hurt in their stomach. But now, Leena was alone, and dreams felt meaningless.

One evening, when Leena was cleaning Adam's old room, she hid a small, dusty box behind the pile of books. Inside was a collection of letters - all written by Adam. An envelope had his name on it. Shivering hands, he opened it.

Dear Leena

If you are reading it, it means that I am not around anymore. I don't want you to feel empty without me. I want you to be double for both of us. We whisper after dreams.

The tears spread over the letter, but for the first time, they were not just tears of sorrow - they were also filled with love, for memory, some for hot.

That night, Leena booked a ticket for Paris, the first place she dreamed of leaving. He packed Adam's letter in his bag.

She realised that she was not moving forward without her; She was moving forward with - move her memory like a flame inside her heart.

And for the first time in a long time, as he stepped into the unknown, Leena smiled.

familyExcerptYoung AdultPsychologicalShort Story

About the Creator

Rida

"Hi, I'm Rida – a certified dietitian and content writer. I write in genres like fiction, mystery, family, love, and motivation. I enjoy telling stories that engage, inspire, and entertain, while also sharing health tips to inform readers".

Enjoyed the story? Support the Creator.

Subscribe for free to receive all their stories in your feed.

Subscribe For Free

Reader insights

Comments

There are no comments for this story

Be the first to respond and start the conversation.

Sign in to comment
    Written by Rida