Through the Dark
When a young woman's life is turned upside down by a tragic accident, she must find the courage to face her fears and the darkness that threatens to consume her. After a devastating car accident, twenty-two-year-old Lacey is left with a broken body and a broken spirit. She is forced to move back in with her parents and struggles to find her place in the world. With the help of her best friend, she begins to find her way back to the light. But when a mysterious stranger enters her life, Lacey is forced to confront the darkness that has been lurking in the shadows of her past. As she struggles to make sense of her new reality, she must find the courage to face her fears and the darkness that threatens to consume her. Through the Dark is a story of hope, courage, and resilience in the face of tragedy. It is a story of finding the strength to move forward and the courage to face the darkness.
By Leigh Gordon Giltner · First published 1900 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 111 words
First lines
Last night they laid me in my winding sheet, Set burning tapers at my feet and head, Decked me with wan white blossoms faint and sweet, And told each other softly, "She is dead."
Ay, dumb and dead! Enshrouded, cold and stark I lay where waned the tawny tapers dim, Pulseless and pale; yet thro' the dreadful dark I lived in thoughts of _him_.
The morning came. One who had loved me bent Above my face with tears and bated breath; Laid on my heart the roses _he_ had sent-- And I--was glad of death!
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Through the Dark is listed on Textopian as a short story by Leigh Gordon Giltner, dated 1900 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Western
- Length: 111 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 1800s and follows the story of a young woman's journey through the American West.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery and exploration, encountering many obstacles along the way.
- Romance — The protagonist falls in love with a man she meets on her journey, and the story follows their relationship.
- Western — The story takes place in the American West and follows the protagonist's journey through the region.
Tags
darkness · journey · self-discovery · adventure · mystery · overcoming obstacles · courage · resilience · friendship · hope · fantasy · struggle