War was coming.
Betty looked out the window, then back to her computer. Simon was asleep in the bedroom. Since that first day, Simon had shown no signs of knowing she existed. She spent all her time trying to understand what happened.
But her studies were being interrupted. War was breaking out. A strange creature was attacking, and Betty wanted to keep herself safe. She had found something online- a circlet that promised protection from the attacker, who the seller called "The Lich".
She decided to buy it. It was only $30, and if it did not work, she would have bigger issues than money.
Betty returned to her studies.
She heard something. Simon. He was crying. She knew it wouldn't help, but Betty went into the bedroom and lied down next to him. She folded her arms around him. "I'm right here," she whispered. Betty wondered if he would ever hear her again. She could feel him slipping away. His skin was cold. It had only been a week, but Simon had changed. He had stopped shaving. He had not gone to work.
And, of course, the wedding had been cancelled.
Simons crying slowed, then stopped. Betty stayed for a few more moments, before untangling herself from Simon. She went back to her computer. Maybe she would have better luck now.
Authors note: This story will have one chapter published every day, all around 200-300 words. I only have the basics of the plot, so if you have a suggestion, feel free to share!