The Other Her
Language: en
I’ve seen ghosts since I was a kid. I couldn't speak to them, just watch. On our fifth wedding anniversary, I cooked a feast, waiting for Lyra to come home. When I looked up, I saw her ghost. She was curled up in the living room corner, her face a pale, ashen grey, staring intently at me. A chill like ice water drenched me. My hand trembled as I reached for my phone, wanting to call her. Before I could dial, the front door opened. Lyra walked in, embracing me as gently as always. "Sorry, honey, I worked late." As she held me, I heard her familiar heartbeat, warm and strong. I closed my…