Stardust

Emma's gaze drifted to the clock as it ticked past midnight. The sound of breaking things that had been echoing through the room previously had stopped now.

Perhaps his anger had been spent or maybe there was nothing left to break.

With a renewed sense of hope, she gave the door a gentle knock in hopes that he would take her back now. But still, there was no response.

Worried and unsure of what to do next, Emma stood in front of the huge glass window which offered a stunning view of the ocean. What a gorgeous place it was!

To one side of the tiny mansion was a deep, lush forest, and to the other side a picturesque beach. She couldn't believe such beauty existed in this world—the house was a perfect escape from the worries of life.

Emma slowly walked forward, captivated by the majestic beauty of the rolling waves crashing against the shore, their sound reverberating in the air.

It was calming.

She removed her heels and indulged in the sensation of the sand crunching wonderfully b