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The Bloom After Fire
The fire came without warning. The forest was once tall, with old pine, oak, and cedar trees talking to one another in the breeze, and then it was on fire. Like a living beast, flames rushed through the valley, consuming everything in their path. Animals ran away, birds dispersed, and those who lived in the forest watched helplessly as their entire world was reduced to ash and smoke. Lena, a reserved individual who had spent almost ten years living in a cottage at the edge of the forest, was one of them. She had come here to find tranquility among the trees and to get away from the bustle of the city, and she had eventually developed roots that resembled theirs. Her days were filled with birdsong and tranquility, while her garden flourished with herbs and wildflowers.
By HAMZA AHMAD9 months ago in Fiction
