Serenity

Abstract

This short story, Serenity, was first written in January 2025. It was inspired by a character in Tears of the Bleeding Sun, a novel I am currently working on, whose name is Serenity. She’s a complex character, and I was trying to figure out her backstory to explain why she acted so different from the rest of the characters. I wanted the piece to show that sometimes things happen to people who did nothing to deserve it. Additionally, I wanted to show that the way you choose to handle the hard things changes the way you view life and that circumstance. I also wanted to show that sometimes strangers can be kind, taking pity on and care of others. I think we should care for others more. The Bible says in Mark 12:31, “And the second is this, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these.” I wanted this idea to be exemplified in my piece. I hope you enjoy Serenity’s story as much as I enjoyed writing it.