New Day (Stories on a Theme – “Hope”)

Sun bursts through the curtains.

You wake up, eyes still full of sleep and head still full of dreams. You slowly recognise it is morning as you roll over in the covers to turn off your alarm.

Another morning. Another day full of possibility.

You look up at the ceiling, feeling the weight of your bones pull you down into the mattress and your mind floods with thoughts of the day ahead.

A whole new day. A new opportunity to try.

So you roll yourself out of bed, place your feet on the ground, and greet the day.



  • Sundown Sky
    “Reminds you of home, doesn’t it?” Canath remarked, kicking their legs under them. In front of them, the great City of Naithe burned into smolders, leaving trailing … More Sundown Sky
  • Slow Down
    “Can we please slow down a bit? I need a rest.” “I need to rest,” Davi said, sitting heavily on the dirt track, “please.” “We don’t have … More Slow Down
  • This is not a plan
    “You said you had a plan for this?! Flying into the port with no approvals is not a plan.” Taelew looked over at his co-pilot. Yivonn was … More This is not a plan
  • Arrival at Maalek
    “Here we are,” their guide announced, “the legendary city of Maalek,” Serene rolled her eyes. The sprawling ruins in front of her did not look anything like … More Arrival at Maalek
  • Traits of a Turned
    “You don’t understand me” he said, head in his hands, “you can’t see inside my head.” Amily sighed at her brother. He was in a sorry state, … More Traits of a Turned
  • Reunited
    “Can you stop flicking that bloody coin,” Regan said, “it’s annoying.” Chasey flicked the coin up high again, catching it as it fell back towards her hand. … More Reunited

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