Roasted Chestnuts by Rainy Window in Brazzaville

Indigo twilight fills the room, softening the view of rain streaking down the glass. A woven basket sits on a wooden table, overflowing with brown chestnuts glistening under warm string lights. The glow reflects off wet window panes and casts long shadows across the room. Dust motes float in the lamplight, settling into the corners. The basket's texture contrasts with the smooth chestnuts and the dark wood. Raindrops blur the distant city lights outside. The light catches the curve of a single chestnut shell. The wet glass shows faint reflections of the interior warmth.