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A fictional Story About Findings Hope After Loss

By Rida

By RidaPublished 9 months ago 1 min read
A fictional Story About Findings Hope After Loss
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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.

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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".

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  • Same 9 months ago

    Welcome 😀

  • Soumyadeep Das9 months ago

    Please support me. I need your support.

  • Ashiq Ali9 months ago

    This story beautifully captures the emotional journey from grief to healing. The way the character slowly rediscovers hope felt genuine and inspiring. It’s a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, light can find its way back in. Thank you for writing something so moving and heartfelt.

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