The Train to the Unknown

It was early morning when David arrived at the train station. The sky was still gray, and a soft fog covered the tracks. He was going to visit his grandmother in a small village for the first time. The old train looked slow but comfortable, so David found a window seat and began reading his book.

After a few stops, an old man sat next to him. The man smiled and said, “You must be traveling far.” They started talking about life, travel, and dreams. The man told David stories about the mountains and rivers beyond the village, places full of peace and adventure. David listened with interest, feeling like he was reading a story come to life.

When the train finally stopped, the man stood up and said, “Remember, every journey teaches you something.” Then he left. David got off too, but when he looked around, the man had disappeared.

At his grandmother’s house, David told her about the man. She smiled softly and said, “Your grandfather used to say those exact words.”

That night, David couldn’t sleep. He looked out the window and whispered, “Maybe some journeys never really end.”