Striking a Match, Version 03

The audio opens with a distinctive scratch, the sound of a matchstick being struck against its box. It's a quick, sharp noise that immediately sets the atmosphere. Almost instantly, the sound of the friction gives way to a gentle sizzle, the match head catching fire. There's a tiny, almost inaudible pause, the briefest of moments where the fire takes hold and starts to consume the matchstick. It's a quiet crackle, a soft, steady burning that fills the air with its warmth and light. The strike, the fire, the match, all combined to create a simple yet powerful start.