Through The Ashes

focus my vision, my eyes fixatin

? How did

y head: Avery Willia

eep breath, trying to steady the whirlwind of confusion. The room is dimly lit, and the air s

side. It's a man, his features obscured by the shadow

k, my throat dr

ne else entirely. His eyes are a striking green, filled with concern.

in me. "What happened?

expecting someone to follow. "You were in an ac

a jolt. "Avery! Is s

shadow crossing his face. "I'

and I feel like I'm drowning in

t to touch my arm. "We need to talk about what

ifying. "I can't just forget her

to promise me you won't push yourself too hard. There are thi

oad trip, a sudden impact. I clutch the sheets, feeling the weight

l. She had a gift, a connection to something beyond our under

t his words. "Wh

"There are ways to reach beyond the veil, to commun

an't help but feel a flicker of hope amidst