OK, I know this is unusual beginning for a short story but I need some motivation to get started and to finish it. I am not the only reader here that is frustrated by multipart stories that are not finished and I do not want to be a contributor to that frustration so I have decided to write the entire story and upload each chapter at the same time or at least not too far apart.
Considering this is not a full-time or even a part-time job I cannot commit to a timeline and I apologise in advance. I hope that this short post will inspire me to continue and complete is a reasonable amount of time.
Finally, if someone wants to volunteer as an editor by all means contact me via the website feedback system.
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The rain hides the tears of loneliness but it does not hide the pain that comes from the loss, The old man stands beside the grave and allows himself to grieve. He is now alone with his pain, a few days ago he stood here with a friend beside him to give him comfort but today he stands alone. The flowers on the dirt have wilted except the ones from yesterday or today. The dirt is showing the faint wisps of grass sprouting. The headstone has not been delivered yet so a small plaque with a lot number and her name is all that indicates anyone lays here.
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The Photoshop edits did not improve the picture and so he reverted to the original RAW image. The highlights on the subject's hair implied a halo, giving her a holy countenance. Rather ironic considering she was naked except for the 4" stiletto shoes.