Grimms Hollow – When Death Fell Silent | Fantasy Short Story
n the early ages of Elyndor, when the stars still burned young and the song of the world rang unbroken, Death performed its duty with quiet dignity. It knew every heart, every breath, every ending—and in its service lay balance.
But over the centuries, the peoples changed.
The dwarves, withdrawn deep into their mountains, sought immortality in stone and iron.
The elves wove magic that kept even shadows at bay.
And humans… they feared Death, cursed it, prayed for reprieve…