"When we Think we are all Alone
That is when Angels come out Way
To give us a Reason to Stay."

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A #WRITCO Inspiring Collaboration Series
GLORIOUS WRITS & MICHAEL

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WELCOME
TO THE
CITY OF
ANGELS

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The woman seemed to sense her struggle and offered a comforting look. "Your mother's love is a strong force," she said, her voice as gentle as the swing's movement. "But sometimes, we must find our own adventures, even if they're not the ones we planned."

Lily took a deep breath and found the courage to speak. "It's just not fair," she managed to say. "Everyone's going to be there. And now I'm going to be the only one who isn't." The woman's gaze softened, and she reached over to gently nudge Lily's swing. "Fairness," she mused, "is a fickle thing. It's like chasing a butterfly in a hurricane. Sometimes, you'll catch it, but often, you'll just get swept up in the chaos."

The woman's words hung in the air like a question, and Lily felt a...