By JS Apsley

His eyes, grey. There is a peace there, the peace of one at the shore of the sea. A full life, yes, and one well-lived. But calm is not inspired by a journey’s end, it is in knowing that his life is no longer his own. Now it breathes with his granddaughter, whom he loves so very much. She is with him; he is soothed. Knowing that his memory rests with her, his grey eyes are not weary. He sees her, and smiles. Her grey eyes glisten, and see him; cling to him. They will always remember; he is at peace.

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JS Apsley is an fantasy and thriller author based in Glasgow, Scotland. He won the Ringwood Short Story Prize for his debut submission, “Immersion” which was published in January 2025.