creative story

• In the tranquil village of Elderidge, whispers of history mingled with the leaves, lived a father and daughter. The man's relentless immersion in work served as a shield against the persistent ache that lingered within him. Though his outward appearance and mannerisms betray no trace of personal sorrow, a careful observer might discern a profound longing beneath the surface.
• The man's face etched with lines each a storyteller of a significant moment; a moment of love in his life. His hair, rustled with grey strands, each strand mirrored the memory of someone. The one for him. The once lively atmosphere of his home now dimmed, echoing with memories that weighed tediously upon him.
• A house filled with sorrow, pain and longings. As seasons changed, as life went on, so did he or at least he attempted to seeking solace in routine. But the scent and peace lingered in his mind of what he had and could have had now. Through the days that passed it was as if the wind howled with her name - Summer.
• One brisk afternoon, his daughter pleaded with him to take her and their dog for a walk, her eyes beaming with excitement. Why today of all days? he pondered to himself. The day he most dreaded for. The menacing clouds lamented above him mirroring his weakened heart. The sun hid as if it was playing a cruel, merciless game; a game of hide and seek. 
• As they embarked on the walk, he was drawn to the botanical garden, it was almost as if his feet hauled him across the pathway. No glimmer of hope or light could be found. As he slouched into a bench in the garden. Suddenly, his daughter cheerfully skipped along the garden, eyes dazzling with apathy - like a pirate finally finding treasure he relentlessly pursued for - she found a vibrant flower and carefully placed it in her hair.
• Not only was each petal carefully crafted to make a masterpiece fit for its owner but also it was as bright as a star, an anomaly in a group of norms. A golden chariot ridden proudly across the sky, horses of pure light galloping through the clouds lighting the earth with a sweet calm colour. The beauty of the flower mirrored the joy he felt when he thought of his wife.
• Her love for roses was an eternal bloom in his heart.
• FLASHBACK As he sat there, immersed in the tranquil beauty of the garden, memories of his wife flooded his mind like a bittersweet symphony. He remembered her laughter, a melodic stream that could brighten even the darkest of days, filling their home with warmth and joy. Her love for their daughter radiated from every smile, every tender embrace, a testament to the boundless depths of her heart. 
• FLASBACK And then there were the roses, her favourite flowers, the delicate petals a reflection of her own gentle spirit. He could still see her, with a rose tucked behind her ear, a simple yet radiant adornment that spoke volumes of her beauty and grace. In that moment, amidst the vibrant blooms and the gentle touch of the breeze, he couldn't help but remember the fond memories of her, each one a cherished treasure forever in his heart.
• FLASHFORWARD Yet, as the sun dipped below the horizon, a subtle shift occurred within him. The weight of grief that once burdened his mind seemed to lift, replaced by a newfound sense of purpose and acceptance. Rising from the bench, he gently picked the single rose, its delicate petals a symbol of both his wife's love and the fragility of life. As he cradled the rose in his hand, a sense of peace washed over him, like the shedding of old skin to reveal a renewed spirit beneath.
• FLASHFORWARDTogether with his daughter, they cared for the rose, tending to it with love and devotion, a daily reminder of the beauty that had graced their lives. With each fallen petal, a weight was lifted from his heart, and instead of clinging to sorrow, he embraced the joy of memories shared with his beloved wife. No longer consumed by grief, he returned home with a radiant smile adorning his face, the once heavy burden now replaced by a lightness of being.
• FLASFORWARD As the days turned into weeks, the once dull and somber house was transformed into a haven of love and joy, a testament to the enduring legacy of his wife's love. In honouring her memory, they found solace and happiness, embracing each day with gratitude and renewed vigour, forever guided by the blooming rose that symbolised their eternal bond.
• PLAN 1. description of man and setting 2. man goes park with daughter and sees rose description of rose3. one line sentence 4. Flashbck on wife zoom in on rose in relation to wife 4. flashforward cyclical structure description of man and setting but in positive way moving on