A Summer of Loss
“It was during one warm summer day,” Leonard began, his voice distant, “We were on a family vacation.” His younger self was carefree, exploring woods and beaches, but amidst the laughter and play, the pendant slipped away.
He had searched frantically, retracing steps, sifting through sand and underbrush, but it was as if the earth had claimed it.
The weight of the loss had been profound, casting a shadow over that summer’s memories.