Literature
Untiltled story intro
~Prelude~
The lights' harsh glare hit her full force in the eyes the edge of the stage fell into oblivion. Warmth from the overheads caused a single bead of sweat to fall behind her ear.
This is it. I've arrived.
There was nothing but hardwood and ebony wings to keep her company out here. It was a cruel world, bereft of life and hotter than the sun. The light changed to a more focused beam. A cue. The lights went dark, embracing her in an unfeeling, soundless void. Faintly, a piano could be heard, just five notes elegantly strung together, an airy melody. An exquisite contrast against t