Farewell
On their final morning, the islanders gathered at the village’s central clearing for a solemn ceremony. Each family left a token behind—a small trinket, a woven bracelet, or a carved piece of wood—symbolizing their gratitude and connection to the land. As the last raft was loaded, the pilot stood at the water’s edge, gazing at the island with misty eyes. “This place gave us life,” he murmured. “But it’s time for a new chapter.”
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