Title: The Lighthouse Keeper’s SecretOn the rugged coast of Maine, where the ocean’s waves crashed against ancient cliffs, stood an old lighthouse. Its keeper, Emily, had lived there for years, her only companions the seabirds and the rhythmic pulse of the beacon. Emily loved the solitude, finding solace in the simplicity of her life and the endless horizon.One stormy evening, as Emily was securing the lighthouse against the howling wind, she noticed a small boat struggling against the waves. Without hesitation, she rushed to the shore, guiding the vessel with her lantern. The boat finally made it to safety, and out stepped a man, drenched and shivering.“Thank you,” he gasped, his voice barely audible over the storm. “I’m Ethan. I was out for a sail when the storm hit.”Emily brought Ethan into the warmth of the lighthouse, offering him dry clothes and a steaming cup of tea. As the storm raged outside, they sat by the fire, sharing stories to pass the time. Ethan spoke of his travels, the art he created from driftwood, and his love for the sea. Emily, in turn, shared her passion for the lighthouse, her poetry inspired by the ocean, and her dream of one day writing a book.Days turned into weeks, and Ethan’s presence became a comforting routine. He would gather driftwood from the shore while Emily tended to the lighthouse. In the evenings, they would sit together, Emily reading her poetry as Ethan carved intricate designs into the wood.One night, under a sky full of stars, Ethan revealed a secret.