The Elementals — Part 2
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14 min readJul 5, 2022
Samuel peeks into his bedroom. He’s watching quietly as his wife sleeps, careful not to wake her. The amber sunlight streaks across their tangled blankets and gently warms the delicate body that is resting atop them. Never has a creature looked more at peace, Samuel thinks to himself. The embodiment of all that is right in this world.