No.234,"Unchanging Darkness"《200字の素人短編小説》

He always had the same dream. In the darkness, he could hear a voice pleading for help. She seemed to be trapped, and he desperately tried to go and rescue her, but no matter how much he walked, the voice grew fainter.

She was a cheerful woman, like the summer sunshine, but there seemed to be a shadow lurking within her heart.

He became intrigued by her and had the opportunity to learn about her past and struggles.

He wished for her salvation and longed to free her from the nightmares of the night.

As time passed, he developed deep feelings for her. He supported her, encouraged her, and tried to heal the wounds in her heart.

He tried every means possible to end her suffering and set her free.

However, no matter what he did, he couldn't save her.

Her sadness and fear were deeply rooted, and his love and efforts couldn't change that.

One night, he had the dream again. In the darkness, he heard her voice in the distance. He desperately ran, chasing after her. But her voice grew even more distant.

Exhausted, he fell to the ground.

In his despair, a voice echoed from somewhere.

"Human beings must confront their own darkness. Only they can save themselves. You have done all you could. Now it's time to help yourself."

In that moment, he woke up. Overwhelmed by a sense of despair, he blamed himself for not being able to save her. He painfully realized the harsh reality that people cannot change.

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