Dream Vs Reality

"She thought she was writing fiction-until her heart became the plot."

At thirty-three, Amara is exhausted. Overworked, constantly criticized, and quietly discouraged, she's learned how to survive-but not how to dream. Writing, purpose, and impact feel like things meant for other people.

A one-month cruise should be a simple escape. A pause from disappointment. But it awakens the parts of her she buried to stay strong.

Encouraged by a mentor who sees her worth, Amara begins to imagine a future she's always been too afraid to want. Especially when it might depend on someone far beyond her reach.

Then she meets him.

Late-night conversations. Unspoken attraction. Moments that feel dangerously meaningful. She doesn't know who he really is-only that being near him feels like coming home.

When truth and timing collide, Amara must choose: stay safe in the life she knows, or step boldly into the dream God placed in her heart.

Dream vs Reality is a slow-burn, faith-filled romance about courage, purpose, and a love that quietly changes you from the inside out.

✨ Strong female friendships
✨ Faith, purpose & self-discovery
✨ Emotional tension & gentle love
✨ Women finding their voice

"I am also publishing this story on Royal Road under the username Remnantforchrist"💜🤍