The one thing we know to be true is that death is inevitable. Our lives are defined by the subjective views of ours. But whether or not we decide to share those views are up to us and us alone. 

Write a story within 500-1200 words about a protagonist who has lived their life as a withdrawn, life questioning but bright person. What do they think about existence? About people? About themselves? How do they live? Are they alone or do they have someone else they hold close to them-self?