🌙✨ The Last Train Lantern ✨🌙

A story illuminated by a forgotten light

💨 On a quiet autumn evening, Kenji walked along the old railway path near his hometown.
The tracks had not been used for years, but he liked the peaceful sound of leaves brushing against the rails.

As he reached the abandoned station, he noticed a small lantern glowing softly on the platform.
No one else was around.

Kenji picked up the lantern.
It suddenly flickered—and a gentle voice spoke.

“Are you waiting for someone?”

Startled, Kenji looked around.
But there was only the lantern, glowing brighter than before.

Kenji whispered, “I’m… not sure. Maybe I’m waiting for the past.”

“Then let’s remember it together.”

And for a moment, Kenji saw it:
The station as it used to be—busy, warm, full of voices.
A red train stopped at the platform, doors open, lights shining.
It looked alive again.

Then the vision faded, and the lantern dimmed.

Kenji placed it back where he found it.

“Thank you,” he said softly.
The lantern flickered—as if nodding.

Kenji walked home, feeling lighter than before,
as if the past had gently let go of him,
and the future had just begun to open.

— 🌟 End of Story 🌟 —