Sophie
Everything around me was silent. Peaceful even. For a moment, I decided to dwell in the silence and the comfort it provided. It made me feel warm, content and safe. Safe.
My eyes fluttered open to a dimly lit bedroom. A gentle breeze was coming from the slightly open window, making the curtains sway elegantly. My bedside lamp was on along with a cluster of candles on the dresser. The sheets were cozy and warm, hugging around my body perfectly as I glanced around the empty room.
Had everything been a dream? It felt like it, honestly… I can’t remember ever feeling so absent in my own body, like a spectator. But, in all truth, it felt nice to watch as someone more powerful than me took the charge. Not that I didn’t want to fight for my own beliefs and my reputation, I just… I felt
