SHADES NEAR THE OCEAN: A SIMON'S TOWN NARRATIVE

The salty breeze/wind/air whipped through Simon's Town/the town of Simon's Town/that quaint little town of Simon's Town, carrying the fragrance/smell/aroma of the sea/ocean/water. Perched/Situated/Located on a rocky/sandy/cliffside outcrop overlooking the bay/harbor/cove was an old, weather-beaten house. Its/Their/The windows, covered in blinds/sha

It all started with a deep sense of emptiness. The world around me seemed muted, as if I was watching life through a foggy window. Simple joys that once brought me light now left in a hollow ache. Weeks blurred into one another, marked only by the overwhelming weight of sadness. Nevertheless, I knew something was amiss. This wasn't just a passing