Riyanha Ysabel
Light years could not stop the Moon and the Star from creating a love so bright that they outshone even the largest of nebulas. They would waltz in the dark vast night, illuminating the blackness around them with their ever-glowing love. Nonetheless, their love was deemed an anomaly; odd and abnormal to the other stars, planets, and moons.
Their love caused chaos in the cosmos, compelling the universe to punish the celestial lovers. The Moon was banished to a solitary existence, condemned to shine its light upon planet Earth, where his dear Star was sent to live a mortal reincarnating life.
The Moon, from its celestial perch, watched as the Star lived on with not even a pinch of stardust left in her soul to remind her of the celestial beauty she once possessed. For centuries, the Moon observed the Star’s passing and awakening in a new lifetime. Her mortal cries, laughter, and singing echoed through the ages, yet the Moon felt it wasn’t enough. How he longed to be sent to Earth just to hear the Star’s voice speak to his soul.
Throughout the ages, the Moon witnessed the Star falling in love with a new soul in every lifetime. The universe was cruel, but the Moon’s love for the Star remained eternal. And so, for all eternity, the Moon vowed to watch over her soul with a gentle glow.
His light always cast upon the Earth, illuminating the darkness when it seemed overwhelming. It served as a reminder that love will prevail even in the darkest of times: that love is eternal and will continue to shine brightly throughout the ages.
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Riyanha Ysabel is a fifteen-year-old writer with big dreams. In the Philippines, writing isn’t the most ideal career path to take, but Riyanha strives to prove otherwise. She aspires to show the Filipino youth that they can pursue their passion for the fine arts fearlessly. Through her stories, she hopes to ignite a love for literature among people of all ages and ethnicities.
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