Frozen in Silence

A massive circular fountain filled with water so still it reflects the sky. Beneath the surface, blurred human faces look upward, as if frozen mid-scream. Water trickles from unseen mouths along the rim. The stonework is cracked, vine-covered, and holy.

In the heart of an ancient, overgrown courtyard, a colossal circular fountain stands, its surface a perfect mirror reflecting a serene blue sky. Below the tranquil water's surface, ghostly, blurred human faces appear frozen in silent screams, their expressions etched with terror. The fountain's stone ...