TK Kellman

As far as you can tell, you are still the only person here, which is simply me. Descending the stairs, you note how the runner on the staircase is velvety under the soles of your slippers. The front hall is still empty, but the host has left you a lovely cold drink on the table. She must have returned from the store empty. and you suspect she will introduce herself soon enough.

In the meantime, there is a note that tells you to call if you need anything. She is in the kitchen. Picking up your ice-filled glass, you walk out onto the deserted front porch. As the diminishing sunlight of the golden hour touches your face, you look down at the glass and enjoy its elegant, grandmotherly pattern.

In the meantime, there is a note that tells you to call if you need anything. She is in the kitchen. Picking up your ice-filled glass, you walk out onto the deserted front porch. As the diminishing sunlight of the golden hour touches your face, you look down at the glass and enjoy its elegant, grandmotherly pattern.

In the meantime, there is a note that tells you to call if you need anything. She is in the kitchen. Picking up your ice-filled glass, you walk out onto the deserted front porch. As the diminishing sunlight of the golden hour touches your face, you look down at the glass and enjoy its elegant, grandmotherly pattern.

The pink and red light from the sunset winks as if traveling through expensive crystal. Without moving further, you pause and relish the peaceful solitude for a moment. You can choose any spot you like here. All the seats are available just for you. Walking halfway down the porch, you settle into a comfortable rocking chair and exhale so deeply

The pink and red light from the sunset winks as if traveling through expensive crystal. Without moving further, you pause and relish the peaceful solitude for a moment. You can choose any spot you like here. All the seats are available just for you. Walking halfway down the porch, you settle into a comfortable rocking chair and exhale so deeply

The pink and red light from the sunset winks as if traveling through expensive crystal. Without moving further, you pause and relish the peaceful solitude for a moment. You can choose any spot you like here. All the seats are available just for you. Walking halfway down the porch, you settle into a comfortable rocking chair and exhale so deeply

that you feel like every last bit of stress has now left your body and floated away. You slowly move the chair backwards and forwards just a tiny degree and survey the scene. The sunset is now in its last brilliant moments. flooding the sky with pastels. A bird breaks into a sweet melody in the nearby tree, as if welcoming the twilight.

that you feel like every last bit of stress has now left your body and floated away. You slowly move the chair backwards and forwards just a tiny degree and survey the scene. The sunset is now in its last brilliant moments. flooding the sky with pastels. A bird breaks into a sweet melody in the nearby tree, as if welcoming the twilight.

that you feel like every last bit of stress has now left your body and floated away. You slowly move the chair backwards and forwards just a tiny degree and survey the scene. The sunset is now in its last brilliant moments. flooding the sky with pastels. A bird breaks into a sweet melody in the nearby tree, as if welcoming the twilight.

You set your glass down on a nearby table and spread your crossword across your lap, smoothing it several times in careful preparation. The pencil in your hand feels solid between your fingers. With leisurely anticipation, you begin solving the puzzle. You relax into your crossword as evening takes hold around you. Your focus on the puzzle is complete.

You set your glass down on a nearby table and spread your crossword across your lap, smoothing it several times in careful preparation. The pencil in your hand feels solid between your fingers. With leisurely anticipation, you begin solving the puzzle. You relax into your crossword as evening takes hold around you. Your focus on the puzzle is complete.

You set your glass down on a nearby table and spread your crossword across your lap, smoothing it several times in careful preparation. The pencil in your hand feels solid between your fingers. With leisurely anticipation, you begin solving the puzzle. You relax into your crossword as evening takes hold around you. Your focus on the puzzle is complete.

But you are also gently aware of the ambient sounds of twilight in the country. Almost imperceptibly, the crickets begin to sing. The leaves rustle gently. Blanketing the music of nature, you are aware of a deep stillness all around you. You hardly notice as it gets darker. However, just when dusk has fallen, the porch lights illuminate. Hannah has helpfully turned them on from inside.

But you are also gently aware of the ambient sounds of twilight in the country. Almost imperceptibly, the crickets begin to sing. The leaves rustle gently. Blanketing the music of nature, you are aware of a deep stillness all around you. You hardly notice as it gets darker. However, just when dusk has fallen, the porch lights illuminate. Hannah has helpfully turned them on from inside.

But you are also gently aware of the ambient sounds of twilight in the country. Almost imperceptibly, the crickets begin to sing. The leaves rustle gently. Blanketing the music of nature, you are aware of a deep stillness all around you. You hardly notice as it gets darker. However, just when dusk has fallen, the porch lights illuminate. Hannah has helpfully turned them on from inside.

Looking up from your puzzle, you turn to see a middle-aged woman with a big smile, politely stepping partway onto the porch with the screen door ajar. She welcomes you belatedly to the house. You nod in friendly reply and thank her for having you. With this formality out of the way, she says that you are the only guest and that she was making herself a simple cup of soup and a sandwich for dinner.

Looking up from your puzzle, you turn to see a middle-aged woman with a big smile, politely stepping partway onto the porch with the screen door ajar. She welcomes you belatedly to the house. You nod in friendly reply and thank her for having you. With this formality out of the way, she says that you are the only guest and that she was making herself a simple cup of soup and a sandwich for dinner.

Looking up from your puzzle, you turn to see a middle-aged woman with a big smile, politely stepping partway onto the porch with the screen door ajar. She welcomes you belatedly to the house. You nod in friendly reply and thank her for having you. With this formality out of the way, she says that you are the only guest and that she was making herself a simple cup of soup and a sandwich for dinner.

She offers to bring you a plate, since you don't appear to be venturing out for dinner yourself. You realize in that moment that you hadn't even thought about your next meal. As you are a little hungry, you gladly accept. She nods approvingly and vanishes back into the house. The screen door bumps quietly closed and you are once again surrounded by silence. Night has fallen rather quickly.