The car engine had barely cooled as I stepped out, the warm metal of the door clicking softly in the gentle breeze. The long drive had been tiring, but as I looked out over the horizon, the fatigue began to melt away. It was 2030, and after hours on the road, I had finally arrived at this secluded spot, just in time to catch the sunset.

The sky was a masterpiece of colours—vibrant oranges, deep purples, and soft pinks blending together seamlessly. The sun, a glowing orb, was slowly dipping below the horizon, casting a golden path across the water. I leaned against the hood of my car, the metal warm against my back, and took a deep breath, the air filled with the scent of pine and the distant, salty tang of the ocean.

Birds chirped softly, their evening songs a perfect accompaniment to the visual symphony before me. The waves lapped gently against the shore, each rhythmic pulse a reminder of the passage of time, of the endless cycles of nature. The light breeze carried the coolness of the approaching night, rustling the leaves of nearby trees and causing a shiver of anticipation.

I sat down on a smooth rock near the edge of the overlook, the ground beneath me firm and reassuring. The landscape spread out like a painting—a mix of rugged cliffs, soft sand dunes, and an endless expanse of water. The sun's rays stretched out, touching everything with a soft, golden glow, making the world seem almost magical in its beauty.

As I watched, the colours in the sky deepened, the oranges giving way to fiery reds and the purples darkening into velvety blues. The first stars began to appear, twinkling faintly against the still-bright backdrop. The sun, now a sliver on the horizon, seemed to linger for a moment, as if reluctant to leave.

Artwork by Lala Lalala

00:00 Reflection
3:15 Dreams
6:31 Horizon
9:46 Lonely
12:43 Dawn
15:26 Life
18:10 Repeat

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