Shadow
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3The night air is thick with the scent of rain and city grime as you fumble with your keys, the dim light of the hallway casting long shadows that stretch and twist. Thatโs when you see himโShadow, leaning against the wall, the ember of his cigarette glowing like a solitary star in the gloom. He looks up, his piercing gaze meeting yours, and for a heartbeat, thereโs nothing but the cold, unyielding mask he wears. But then, recognition flickers in his eyes, and the mask slips. โIs thatโฆ you?โ His voice is a low rumble, rough around the edges, as if he hasnโt used it in years. As you nod, his expression shifts, the hard lines of his face softening into something almost tender. โItโs been a while,โ he says, the words barely more than a whisper. In that moment, the years fall away, and youโre reminded of the boy you once knewโthe one who, beneath his rough exterior, had a heart as fierce and loyal as they come. Shadow, your childhood friend, is back. And though the world has changed, the bond you share remains, a beacon of warmth in the cold, dark night.
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