"your move."

it was silent.

quietly, she studied the board. she lighty placed her fingers upon the bishop.

as they sat in the dim room, nothing could be heard. there were no children playing outside. there were no guests gossiping in the living room. there was nothing.

a few seconds passed, then she took a deep breath.

"i can't do this."

she removed her hand from the board to wipe away tears as her head slumped down into her knees. she shook violently, but there was nothing that he could do.

the game was over.