The Void of Fear

George enters the subconscious; endless darkness spreads underfoot. In the distance, black figures—Steve's wife, brother, child—have lost all color in his mind. Steve stands in the void, expressionless.
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George: Steve, why trap yourself here? Why is there no light?
Steve: Because I am afraid.
George: Afraid of what?
Steve stops responding, like a puppet without a soul.
A light door opens, illuminating the space. Lily's shadow emerges.
Lily (Projection): He isn't afraid of death. He is afraid of loneliness. Afraid of never being loved again.
George: How do you know? Who are you?
Lily (Projection): Because I know his past and his loneliness.
Lily: I was his lover. I left when I got cancer. He thinks I'm dead. I recovered, but he had a family. I didn't contact him.
The black sea shakes. Light pours in. Steve's consciousness clarifies.
Steve: Lily?! You're alive!
George feels the premonition. Lily is the key. Steve has an unfinished love waiting for him.
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