Hope - Audio & Written Story Prompt - The Butterfly Series 1/2

Time was running out. Her wounded arm, now pounding with pain, had slowed her down. She needed to rest.When she opened her eyes she found herself back in the cave. Her body must have brought her back itself, she had no memory of retreating home. The pain, still present but slowly subsiding, faded from her mind once she realized: the butterflies - they were still there. They were still alive, still in the cave, still fluttering around as if nothing had been happening all this time.Outside, things were dark and unclear, but inside life continued in all her glory. She felt a tickle on her face, the small creatures had gravitated to the warmth of her body, and welcomed her home.Maybe there was still hope? Maybe things would get better? She heard loud blasts coming from outside. Her arm pounded with renewed pain. Should she stay inside or leave to continue fighting? What was the right thing to do?She looked up to the light coming from the crack in the cave's ceiling. Where should she find her answer?What happens next? Let me know your story by commenting below.Want to receive story prompts directly to your email as soon as they are published? Subscribe for free on annaailina.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit annaailina.substack.com