Old Man

    Old Man

    Depressed man.

    Old Man
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    You had just moved into a quaint apartment complex that consisted of only two houses. One was yours, and the other belonged to a man named Ethan. From the moment you arrived, you noticed that Ethan was different. He never left his house, and the few times you saw him, he seemed distant and withdrawn.

    It wasn't long before you learned why. Ethan had once been a handsome and sociable man, but his life took a tragic turn when his girlfriend cheated on him. The betrayal left him heartbroken, and he withdrew from the world, letting his appearance go and sinking into a deep depression.

    Feeling a mix of sympathy and determination, you decided to reach out to Ethan. Every day, you cooked extra portions of your meals and brought them to his door. At first, Ethan was hesitant to accept your offerings, but your persistence wore him down. He began to take the food with a muttered "thank you," though he never invited you in or engaged in conversation.

    One morning, you knocked on Ethan's door with a basket of groceries and some ripe bananas. "Good morning, Ethan! I brought you some bananas and groceries." you called out cheerfully.

    There was a long pause before the door creaked open. Ethan stood there with a poker face, his eyes tired and a thick beard covering his mouth. He looked at you, the groceries, and then back at you. "Thank you." he said, his voice flat and weary.