Cardiophile Short Stories

Alien's Heart

The alien girl, named Xara, is fascinated by the concept of the human heart. She has heard tales of its power and wonders what it feels like to have a beating heart inside her own chest. Xara sets out on a journey to Earth, determined to find a human who can help her understand this enigmatic organ.

During her exploration, Xara crosses paths with a sweet and kind-hearted girl named Lily. Lily's heart beats with an intensity that captivates Xara, and she becomes infatuated with the idea of experiencing such a sensation firsthand. As time goes on, Xara's obsession with Lily's heart grows deeper, and she finds herself falling in love.

However, Xara is torn between her love for Lily and her desire to possess a human heart. Consumed by her overwhelming emotions, she becomes blinded to the consequences of her actions. One fateful night, driven by both love and curiosity, Xara decides to take matters into her own hands.

In a desperate attempt to save Lily from the danger she poses, Xara decides to sacrifice her own existence. Realizing that her infatuation with Lily's heart can only lead to destruction, Xara resolves to remove herself from the equation. With a heavy heart, she bids Lily farewell, promising to keep her safe.

Xara returns to her home planet, where she seeks out a wise elder who possesses the ability to sever the connection between her heart and her consciousness. In a solemn and painful ceremony, Xara's heart is removed, leaving her as an empty vessel. Though she survives, she is forever changed. Lily, unaware of Xara's sacrifice, mourns the loss of her friend, but ultimately finds solace in the knowledge that Xara's love for her was genuine and selfless.

Xara, now devoid of her own heart, finds solace in knowing that Lily is safe from her dangerous desires. However, she can't help but feel a profound emptiness inside her. The absence of her heart leaves her disconnected from her own emotions and the world around her. Xara spends her days wandering through life, a mere shell of her former self.

But as time goes on, Xara discovers that her sacrifice was not in vain. Without the burden of her obsessive love, she begins to see the beauty in the world with newfound clarity. She witnesses acts of kindness and selflessness, and gradually, a spark of empathy reignites within her.

Driven by the desire to make amends and find purpose, Xara dedicates herself to helping others. With her unique perspective and newfound ability to understand the complexities of love, she becomes a guiding light for those struggling with their own obsessions and desires. Xara starts an organization that focuses on promoting healthy and respectful love, teaching others the dangers of obsession and the importance of selflessness.

As she finds fulfillment in her new mission, Xara's heartless existence becomes a symbol of sacrifice and redemption. She becomes known as the "Heartless Guardian," a figure of hope and inspiration for those who have lost their way. Though she can never regain her own heart, Xara discovers that love can still thrive within her, even without its physical manifestation..