The coffin

When night time comes, Marguerite stands up and prepares to enter the village secretly. She approaches the entrance, some men are standing by to protect the sleeping villagers, but they do not stop her, as they do not sense any danger coming from her.

Slightly grateful, she continues inside, with a bit of fear. Her eyes stay glued to the ground, not daring to look anywhere else but her cold, wet feet. Her shoes that were never meant to be for long walks outside have long bruised her feet. And the torn lace decorations have long turned brown and yellow.

She walks slowly, with small, hurried and careful step.

It's as if she has gone back to her old shy self. Her empty and broken soul overtakes Aka Fenhai. She doesn't want to feel anymore. She doesn't want to exist.

She continues towards the other side when suddenly, a small hand pulls her torn and dirty dress. She halts suddenly, turning around.