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The man was gripping the steering wheel, looking out the front windshield, his eyes unfocused. Soft engine rumble made his body vibrate, golden evening sun reflecting in the glossy waxed metallic surface. Tall trees standing alongside the road were dropping a deep shade on the heated asphalt covered in tiny cracks. The summer season was coming to a close. The man made a shuddering sigh, looked out the side window, then wiped hot tears running down his cheeks with a long jacket sleeve.

The voices were silent once more. Once he made enough distance he stopped the car and went outside, then dropped on the ground, his back against heated car body and broke down in an uncontrollable flood.