Daylight |Bellamy Blake

Prologue

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Ivy Kennedy's fascination with Earth had taken root in her childhood, nurtured by the enchanting stories her mother spun about life on the planet's surface. The tales, vivid and heartfelt, kindled a relentless curiosity within Ivy, a desire to uncover the secrets of the world her mother had yearned to explore. Tragedy struck with the loss of her mother, a profound moment that set Ivy on an unwavering path—one that led her to grasp at every opportunity connected to the realm her mother had held dear.

Yet, Ivy's father stood as a stark contrast, his interests confined to the embrace of moonshine that eventually engulfed him in its intoxicating haze, leaving Ivy to navigate the labyrinth of life on her own. It was on the cusp of Ivy's 18th birthday that her father's reckless indulgence in moonshine led him to an unfortunate end, getting himself floated, drifting away from her life like a distant memory. Her heart, already heavy from her mother's absence, found no room for mourning this time.

A fortuitous twist of fate unfolded as Ivy found herself under the mentorship of Charles Pike, a luminary in the Earth Skills department. This unexpected opportunity breathed new life into Ivy's existence, guiding her towards a destiny intricately woven with her mother's dreams. As the corridors of the Earth Skills department echoed with the hum of progress, Ivy's fingers danced across pages, giving life to her aspirations. Words flowed like tributaries, culminating in the grand river of her ambitious project—a comprehensive guide to surviving the enigmatic surface of Earth.

Over the span of two years, Ivy dedicated herself to the creation of her book. Every line, every passage, was infused with her ardent spirit and an unspoken promise to her mother's memory. In her book, Ivy amalgamated a wealth of knowledge garnered from countless hours of research and the whispered tales of her mother. It was to be more than just a survival manual; it was a testament to resilience, an embodiment of the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter, and a beacon of hope for those who dared to tread where the sky met the land.

In her pursuit of knowledge and self-discovery, Ivy unwittingly became a purveyor of wisdom, distilling the essence of Earth's secrets onto every page. The quiet solitude of her work was a sanctuary. But destiny, as it often does, unveiled a twist that would carry Ivy's journey from the realm of the written word to the realm of experience.

As the final strokes of her pen adorned the last pages of her manuscript, an unforeseen turn of events cast Ivy into the very world she had meticulously documented. The Earth she had delved into through her research now beckoned her, presenting challenges and revelations beyond the scope of her imagination. The guide she had authored became her compass, her lifeline, as she embarked on a journey that would test not only her survival skills but the resilience of her spirit.

Little did Ivy know, her odyssey was just beginning—a cascade of trials and triumphs that would not only reshape her perception of Earth but redefine the essence of her own existence.