Light of the Lost
Once upon a time, nestled between towering mountains and a vast beach, lay the serene town of Seadar. A unique event, a phenomenon if you will, existed here. Every ten years, a lighthouse on the sheer cliff spread far and wide, an ethereal glow. The townsfolk called it 'The Angel's Kiss.' This was not your ordinary town, nor was it an ordinary lighthouse as it had been standing vacant for 50 years. Its storied past and enigma intrigued people far and wide.
One day, the news about the Angel's Kiss reached a curious anthropologist named Isaac. Intrigued, he left his bustling city life and embraced his adventurous spirit to explore this phenomenon. He was warmly welcomed by the townsfolk who were more than eager to see a curious outsider.
They introduced Isaac to Mrs. Ada, an octogenarian woman who was a living embodiment of the town's folklore. She narrated the tale about a humble man named Cassius, the last lighthouse keeper, who had mysteriously vanished half a decade ago on the eve of Angel's Kiss. Since then, the celestial light appeared, illuminating the lighthouse every decade. The town believed Cassius's spirit was behind this, unfulfilled and lost.
Isaac, fascinated by the mystic tale, began his research. Days turned into weeks, he explored every nook and cranny of the dilapidated lighthouse and meticulously noted his findings, drawing all possible metaphysical connections. However, he struggled to join the dots. But his relentless spirit didn't falter.
One day, as he was exploring a less-visited part of the lighthouse, he stumbled upon a rusty, old locker hidden behind peeling paint and cobwebs. With great effort, he managed to open it. Inside, he found an envelope sealed with wax. It consisted of a series of letters penned by Cassius to his long-lost love, Lira. As Isaac devoured the words, he unraveled the love story between Lira and Cassius, their promises under the beacon's beam, their dreams, and their heartache separated by destiny.
It dawned on Isaac that perhaps it's not Cassius's, but Lira's unfulfilled wish to reunite that could be the reason behind the lighthouse's ethereal glow. The town had been looking at the tale backward. They saw a remorseful departed soul spreading the enchanting glow, while the reality was a longing for someone dearly missed.
Isaac was now eager for the night of Angel's Kiss to test his theory. And so, the day arrived. The town gathered around the lighthouse, a stunning spectacle amongst the night's canvas. And as the clock struck eleven, the lighthouse started glowing with a radiant light. Isaac standing amongst the crowd couldn't help but call out Lira's name. As soon as the sound echoed, the glow became brighter like never before. The onlookers gasped collectively, and a silver tear streaked down Isaac's cheek. He knew his theory was right.
In the glow of the enchanting light, Isaac spread the letters in his hand towards the beacon, offering them to the lighthouse. The glow dimmed, and a sense of peace came over everyone. They knew then that Lira's spirit had finally found closure. From that night forward, the ten-year occurrence ceased to exist.
Isaac returned to his city life but was forever linked to the town of Seadar. His adventure with the Angel's Kiss proven to be an enriching experience, which he published in a best-selling novel 'Light of the Lost.' The tale of the lighthouse remains a symbol of undying love and longing in Seadar, narrated by aged and young, ensuring they never forget Cassius, Lira, and their tragic yet illuminating tale.