standing as a sentinel against the stormy sky prompts

29 days ago

1: Lina Arrives at the Island Lina stepped off the small boat, her gaze fixed on the towering lighthouse rising high above the crashing waves. The structure, built from gray stone, looked ancient but sturdy, standing as a sentinel against the stormy sky. Lina had never been alone before, and the thought of spending a week here filled her with a mix of excitement and nervousness. Her parents had tasked her with tending the lighthouse while they went to care for a sick relative. “You’re strong enough, Lina,” her father had said before sailing away. Now, holding the key tightly in her hand, Lina walked slowly toward the lighthouse’s heavy door. The wind howled, swirling around her, and the stones beneath her feet were slick with seawater. She hesitated for a moment, her heart pounding, before unlocking the door. Darkness greeted her. “This is your home now,” she whispered to herself as she stepped inside.