They both wept that night.

Neither ever told the other.

They would never talk about it again.

Two who had once been friends, fading out until nothing remained.

Two who had once loved each other, leaving each other behind.

There was nothing left.

There never would be again.

Nothing Remains.

John Olafsen is a young adult, gaining his footing as he explores the publishing side of writing. He has written over thirty short stories, has completed one full novel manuscript, and is working on multiple others. Someday, he aspires to have no more stories left untold.