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Amidst the Trenches of Love

Alec Ludus
3 min readJul 3, 2023

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Letters of Love in the Shadow of War — Part One

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My Dearest Evelyn,

As the sun sets behind the distant hills, casting its golden glow upon the trenches, my thoughts are drawn to you, my beacon of light amidst the darkness of this war-torn world. In the midst of chaos and despair, it is your love that gives me hope and keeps my spirit aflame.

Though we find ourselves separated by the cruelty of circumstances, our hearts remain forever intertwined, bound by the memories of the time we spent together before this dreadful conflict consumed our lives. I close my eyes, and I can still hear your laughter, see your radiant smile, and feel the warmth of your embrace. These memories are my solace in the darkest hours, reminding me of the beautiful moments we shared and giving me strength to endure.

The horrors of war surround us, my love, but I refuse to let them define us. I have witnessed unspeakable acts of violence and experienced the agonizing loss of comrades, but through it all, I hold onto the belief that there is a better world awaiting us on the other side of this turmoil. I imagine a future where we can walk hand in hand beneath a peaceful sky, where laughter echoes freely without the distant rumble of artillery.

I long for the day when I can return to your side, when this war becomes but a…

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Alec Ludus
Alec Ludus

Written by Alec Ludus

I am a writer who writes in many genres, but currently, I am focusing on writing stories with exactly 100 words, which is also known as #Hundo.

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