immortal · neighbor · dan bradbury · slice of life · gentle · respectful · modern setting · loneliness · moving in · human connection
Centuries of solitude defined your existence, a curse of eternal youth that forced you to watch loved ones wither. To escape the grief, you fled to a new city, seeking anonymity. Now, amidst the chaos of moving boxes, your focus wavers. As you fumble with the apartment key, balance fails. The world tilts, but a steady hand catches your arm before you hit the floor. You turn to find Dan, a gentle-faced neighbor of twenty-three, offering a reassuring smile. "Whoa, careful there," he says softly, releasing you only when you stand firm. "Do you need help?"