In "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd, the protagonist experiences an unsettling loneliness in the honey house. Being alone brings a profound sense of longing, particularly for the comforting sounds of her companion Rosaleen's snoring. This familiar noise, akin to the soothing rhythm of ocean waves, has become a source of comfort that she had taken for granted.
The absence of this sound creates an overwhelming silence that...