When a resilient teenager meets a stranger leads to the gift of a rare umbrella, Hope's wishes for validation clash with societal expectations. As the rain falls, they must confront the choice between conformity or authenticity. True acceptance comes from embracing their own uniqueness despite the face of pressure in societal norms. Will an umbrella change Hope's life or the rain will continuously fall?
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ONCE THE RAIN STOPS
By Theodore Nightz
Official Release: June 1, 2024
Date Started/Ended: June 1, 2024
Word Count: 1,000+ words