Nowhere and Everywhere

by Rylee Wyatt

A lonely song by a lonely man is heard by none for many years. He plays to forget, he plays to remember. The piano consumes his days in a life never ending, holding a slim hope that someday, somebody will hear his mourning tune.

1. The Lonely Song of the Lonely Man

A/N: It's short because this is just an intro. All chapters will be at least 1,000 words long. Enjoy!

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The Lonely Song of the Lonely Man

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The music seemed to come out of nowhere and everywhere at the same time. Its melody was mourning and lonely, the player channeling their emotions into it, causing the piano tones to take a life of its own. Despite its sadness, the beauty of the song was unmatched, and permeated the souls of anybody who heard it.

But nobody ever did. It was a lonely song by a lonely man, forever secluded, forever wishing for a companion. It was a song by a man who had lived a long time, and had since come to the realization that he'll never find true happiness, and covered it up by playing his grand piano, its glossy surface starting to fade after years of intense use and care. The piano bench worn from years of use as well, the fabric faded and fraying at the edges. The keys yellowed and difficult to press down. However, the lonely song of the lonely man continued, seeming to come out of nowhere and everywhere, for nobody to hear.