A Compassionate Death

Fantasy short story.

A pediatric nurse encounters an old adversary who makes an unusual request.

Suggested playlist:

"To Lose the Sun" by Neverland (feat. Hansi Kürsch)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ArnJdQdh3g
"Why have you left me? You've taken him from me. He's gone..."

"Fiddler on the Green" by Demons & Wizards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGMx0YkeTFQ
"Just hold my hand. I'll take you there. Your pain will go away...."

Maegi - Those We've Left Behind (ft. Hansi Kürsch)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ3Kkpx189U
"Make peace with your fears. Sometimes the wounds do heal..."