A Beacon in the Silence

Honoring the Brave 🌟 Remembering the Fallen 🎗️ Finding Hope in Darkness 🌅

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm, golden hue across the desolate landscape, Alex took a moment to breathe. The world had changed so much since the outbreak. What was once a bustling community was now an eerie silence, broken only by the rustling of leaves and the distant calls of wildlife reclaiming their territory.

Alex had found an old, abandoned lighthouse on the outskirts of town. It stood tall and proud, a relic of a bygone era, much like the memories of those who once thrived here. With determination, Alex climbed the narrow, winding staircase, each step echoing the silence that enveloped the world. At the top, he surveyed the horizon, the view both breathtaking and haunting.

He lit the ancient lamp, its beam piercing through the gathering darkness. For Alex, the lighthouse was more than just a beacon in the night; it was a symbol of hope and a tribute to those who had fallen. This Memorial Day weekend, Alex remembered the friends, family, and strangers who had shown extraordinary courage and sacrificed so much.

He knew he wasn't alone. Somewhere out there, other survivors were fighting their battles, finding their own sources of light. The lighthouse stood as a promise—to himself and to anyone else who might see it—that there was still hope, still a reason to keep moving forward.

As he descended back into the depths of the lighthouse, Alex felt renewed. The world might have changed, but the spirit of humanity endured. And as long as there were people willing to fight for a new beginning, the light would never truly go dark.

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What’s Happening in Audiobooks? 🎧

I had to chuckle today when I received a text from Jordan Gibbs asking about Dill’s voice. We went over a few renditions and he’s working through not only a dog’s voice but also an elderly chain-smoker’s, lol. Writers don’t really think about what pains we’re putting narrators through when telling the story. Fun stuff…

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