Welcome back, everyone to 1001 classic short stories and tales.

This is your host and storyteller, John Haggardorn.

It's been a while since we've done Giedem Pizant, and we've got two terrific short stories of his. The first one is called

Farewell, and the second, Fascination. Farewell is a poignant short story that explores themes of

love, longing, and societal expectations.

The narrative centers around a bittersweet farewell between two lovers who are forced

apart due to societal pressures and personal circumstances.

Bonapestant's masterful prose captures the depth of their emotions and the inevitability of

their separation,

highlighting the tension between passion and duty. Through vivid imagery and a melancholic tone,

the story reflects on the fleeting nature of happiness and the ache of yearning that lingers long after goodbyes are spoken. And now, farewell. By Giedemobazant.

The two friends were getting near the end of their dinner.

Through the cafe windows, they could see the boulevard, crowded with people.

They could feel the gentle breezes which are wafted over Paris on warm summer evenings

and make you feel like going out somewhere.

You care not where, under the trees,

and make you dream of moonlit rivers, of fireflies, and of larks.

One of the two, Henri Simone, heaved a deep sigh and said,

Ah, I'm growing old. It's sad.

Formerly, on evenings like this, I felt full of life.

Now I only feel regrets.

Life is short.

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