The Rescuer's Redemption

The storm didn't care for small things, but Elias did. The water was

rising fast, and time was running out for the soul inside. He saw the

small creature shivering, trapped on a crate amidst the debris. Reaching into the

cold, he grabbed hold of a life that needed him. He emerged from

the darkness, carrying a tiny heart beating against his own. He realized then

that the rescue had mended the broken parts of his heart. Sometimes,

the life you save is the one that truly saves you back.