Stages

As the audio titled "Stages" begins, the familiar and comforting sound of footsteps echo, signifying the start of a journey. Each step, distinct and purposeful, seems to be taken on a hard, smooth surface, with the rhythm suggesting a steady, unhurried pace. The footsteps become the central theme, like a heartbeat, steady and unyielding. They are footprints of existence, marking the passage of time and progression of life, and they resonate with the sense of a journey, a path being followed. Then, subtly, a new sound emerges from the backdrop. The low, grating noise of something being dragged. It's not intrusive but rather adds a new layer to the soundscape. It could be a suitcase, a piece of cloth, or maybe a heavy chain - the source is left to the listener's imagination. The drag noise continues, harmonizing with the sound of footsteps, adding depth and texture to the auditory experience. The two sounds