B2MEM prompt: “It was the possibility of darkness that made the day seem so bright.” Stephen King

Torment through mind and body. Fire and ash swirled in his mind. The Eye was looking for him- he could focus on nothing more.

He would try to focus, but sometimes, his finger would close into his bosom where the cool ring lay, so close to his heart. Put it on. But then, he would retract, concentrating on something else.

What was he holding on to?  It was all so hopeless. Tomorrow would not come.

“Now, Mr. Frodo, time for another go.  Mr. Frodo, here’s some water, food.”

The Quest would be for naught if it weren’t for his Sam.