A Single Swallow

by Zhang Ling

The living can’t control their own days, but the dead are not thus bound. After death, the soul is no longer limited by time, space, or unexpected events. The soul’s world has no boundaries. To the soul, the entire universe and all eternity are just a thought away.

Facing death is a form of bravery, but so is facing life. I had to live to see the day when my knife would be of use.

“Rules are set by humans, not gods. When humans encounter obstacles, don’t we have to change our ways? Let Ah Yan give it a try,”