Worth A Thousand Words
When you see an image, you expect the story to match that image, right? Have you ever read a book with a story that did not match the cover?
What sort of story do you expect from this image?
Does the armor make you expect a fantasy story?
The shiny white and gold give the armor a magical quality. Perhaps this is a story of swords and sorcery. What if it isn’t? What if it is a story that takes place on this earth, rather than a fantasy realm? Would you be disappointed?
What if it takes place a thousand years in the future? Knowing that it is an image of a future time, where does your mind go next?
Is this a dystopian world?
The ruins would certainly give that impression. But what if this desolate location is not where the story starts or ends? What if it is a utopian story, where the characters leave their beautiful utopia to go into the ruins to rescue the lost? The image fails to convey this, so another is needed.
Good For Some
Presenting this image to some readers would certainly draw them in, but it isn’t a story for all readers. We’re attempting to strike the balance between tense, gritty stories of human struggle, and warm, inspiring stories of a world where people share life together, unafraid. In the ruins is darkness and danger. In the rural cities, people open up their homes, share the produce from their gardens, and live in safety.
How do we convey a story that is both utopian and dystopian?
At The Millennium Project, we’re not just creating stories, we're building a community. We’re eager for your input as we grow. Your insights on the imagery we present will be invaluable in refining our messaging.
What Can You Expect?
The Millennium Project defies categorization. The best we can do is give you a list of authors who have created works that are similar to the short stories we’re creating.
C. S. Lewis
J. R. R. Tolkien
Jerry B. Jenkins
Ted Dekker
Frank Peretti
Dee Henderson
Irene Hannon
Lynette Eason
Terri Blackstock
And more.
If you enjoy these authors, consider reading a Millennium short story. The stories on this website are free to read and free to share. If you like a good clean mystery, you should find this resource a blessing.
Do you prefer a full book?
The first twelve stories are now available in Paperback and eBook formats. Check them out on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VBfhcr
