John

When he woke up that morning, John didn’t even notice his wife’s absence. As usual, he found coffee waiting on the table. He sat down and sipped it more slowly than usual. The familiar aroma no longer brought him comfort. There was something different that morning. Something too… quiet.

The silence around him seemed deafening. No sound, no movement. Elizabeth had probably left early for church, as she did every day, and would return only after he left for work.

Lately, they barely saw each