He reached down, his calloused fingers tracing the worn soles of his boots. He didn't need a destination anymore; he needed the journey. With a grunt of effort, he pulled the boots on, lacing them tight against his ankles. The leather groaned, a familiar greeting.
Elias picked up the compass, watched the needle lock onto the mountains, and stood up. He didn't pack a bag. He didn't lock the door. He simply stepped off the porch and began to walk, the rhythmic thud of his boots on the hard-packed earth sounding like a heartbeat returning to its natural pace. 0D57DF63-887C-47F1-81DC-C083FA0B8E2F.jpeg
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