You Have Never Heard

She can see how all things fade away, and she is fascinated by it.

A divine spirit chooses her to fill the “void” in the world.

Until she discovers that she is turning transparent: her very “existence” is the material meant to fill that void.

When the truth behind the void is revealed, she uses her last strength to carve her forgotten people's true name into the night, becoming a star.

She falls into the mortal realm and is taken in by a rundown Taoist temple.

The Jade Dragon bows its head; heaven and earth listen as one.

Short story complete / HE