Another sleepless night.

I watch the city lights from my open window, taking the time to feel the wind caressing my naked body and the moonlight’s soft glow grazing my long dark hair.

Tonight is different.

Tonight, I am free.

Free from your expectations, free from your thoughts, free from myself.

I am not afraid.

The stars welcome me. Tonight, I will shine again.

I stand up and walk to the very edge, my steps light as a feather.

I breathe deeply and open my dull, tired eyes. For a moment, I feel my heartbeat accelerate. My hands shake. I close my eyes again, refusing to look down.

I finally take a step forward.

A lifeless body was found the next morning, and that night, a new star burned bright.