The Funeral Shop That Wasn't There Yesterday
"In case no one comes...would you like to attend my funeral?"And in a strange, quiet moment, Elio turned to the young man who first greeted him with a strange but gentle smile, who also happens to be the owner of that strange funeral shop that wasn't even there yesterday. It wasn't a question out of desperation, but of acceptance--a final request for human connection before the inevitable.The man smiled gently, but his gaze seemed...ancient, as if he'd seen far too many souls who left the world."Okay, I'll be there,"Elio's lips twisted into a bitter smile. He knows it's just a random request born out of a series of failures and frustrations. But that man? He can't be serious about it...no one will agree for such a peculiar request. "Don't be ridiculous." he said, "Who are you to make such promises?"But the man's smile didn't falter. He replied."Everyone calls me here 'Grimm,' and if you wish, I'm more than willing to be there...at your service."…