Night of the dark

That night felt heavy with the shadows of the past as Damien—Reika's father—sat by the window, his eyes gazing at the dark horizon. Memories of the war that destroyed their world two years ago still haunted him. The war not only robbed them of peace but also took away the love of his life—Reika's mother—whose death he learned of briefly. Yet, everything remained a mystery, shrouded in secrecy, and Damien harbored a deep desire to uncover the truth. 

The year 2010 had left many invisible scars on Damien, turning him into a single parent for Reika. "No matter how much time passes, I will always remember it all. It's like a wheel spinning in my head. Strange, but I keep replaying it," he thought.