A Woman from Prehistoric Era

Hana slumped at the diner counter, exhaustion gnawing at her. Three part-time jobs and a mountain of bills had her feeling like a deflated balloon. Her gaze drifted to the worn photo tucked in her purse – her great-great-grandmother, a fierce woman with a mane of braids, standing in front of a towering dinosaur.

A legend surrounded the photo. How Hana's ancestor, armed with only a spear and unwavering bravery, had survived the dinosaur era. A spark ignited within Hana. If her ancestor could face prehistoric giants, surely Hana could tackle a few overdue bills and a packed schedule.

Straightening her spine, Hana finished her coffee. The diner clattered around her, but in her mind, she stood beside her ancestor, a tribal queen ready to conquer her own challenges.

Artist:

• Dain Yoon, a fine artist
• Tsuyoshi Nagano, a cover illustrator
• Leonid Afremov, a surrealist painter
• Andreas Lie, a fine artist