When the Light Faded

*"When the Light Faded"* is a haunting and introspective short story that explores themes of inner turmoil, loss, and the search for control. Set against the backdrop of a seemingly ordinary day at school, the narrative follows a young girl as she experiences an emotional unravelling triggered by an overwhelming sense of grief and alienation. Through vivid imagery and a shifting, dreamlike sequence of events, the story delves into her internal struggle, where physical and psychological worlds collide, leaving her questioning her identity and place in the world. As she grapples with the weight of unspoken sorrow, she confronts the disorienting feeling of losing fragments of herself, both in the moment and over time. The story evokes a sense of quiet devastation and the difficulty of reclaiming one's sense of self amidst the quiet chaos of existence.