Echoes Beyond the veil. Content Warning.
Chapter 1: The Last Breath
I never thought it would be my last day.
The morning began quietly. The soft hum of the city outside my window, the faint aroma of brewing coffee, and the dull, familiar weight of routine settled around me like a blanket. I reached out for my favorite blouse—the one with tiny blue flowers embroidered across the collar—and as if my hands were betraying me, the steaming cup slipped, spilling dark coffee over the fabric. A sigh escaped me, frustration bubbling beneath my calm exterior. I grabbed a towel, scrubbing ineffectively at the stain, cursing myself for the careless mess.
