[Warning English is not my first language] This is a short story for participation in a writing contest/challenge in the 'Once Upon A December 2023' event held by some collaboration between 8 Wattpad ambassador accounts and 5 from the Wattpad community. The prompt taken is from the Wattpad account @WattpadAlternateUniverse, the winter prompt chosen is, "You wish for lots of snow this winter, but the last thing you expect is to wake up in a world stuck in an ice age." ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ Theme: Survival, Resilience, and the Power of Hope. Genre: Fantasy Adventure. Description: "Hope in the Land of Ice" is a captivating short story about a young girl named Hope who is transported to a mysterious, ice-locked world. Initially thrilled by the snowfall, she soon realizes that she is trapped in a harsh, frozen reality. With determination and resilience, Hope learns to survive in this unforgiving environment, forming an unlikely friendship with Emery, another soul lost in the icy wilderness. As years pass, Hope's struggle becomes a quest not just for survival but for a way back to her original world. This heartwarming tale explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and the transformative power of hope. 📌"Hope is the light that guides us through the darkest of times, reminding us that even in a world of ice, warmth and resilience can prevail."📌 ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ Published: Sunday, 17 December 2023. Picture: Pinterest Cover By: Canva ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ RANK 🏆: #10 - MeaningOfLife [Tuesday, 27 August 2024]