He put the glass of wine beside his bed and turned down the lamp above him. A soft glow filled the room making the world seem as though he was looking at it through a filter. The events of the past weeks danced in his mind, and he couldn�t help feel a sense of deep and true accomplishment. �You fill the world with your magic�� his long departed wife�s whispered words filled his mind. Most of the time, he did not believe this, and always wondered how it was that she saw so much in him, but tonight the words rang through and he smiled as he slid into bed. The covers heavy about him, the sheets rustled wonderfully as he lay his head upon his pillow. A rich, sweet sleep over took him and he fell into it without even turning off the light. Silence.

~v.