Where Dume Belongs: A Tale of Finding Home

Chapters

1. 1The Empty NestDume's world shatters when his mum passes. Overwhelmed by grief, he feels lost and alone, pushing away comfort and making choices that lead him further astray.
2. 2A Tentative WelcomeDume arrives at his guardians' home, Fen and Fen. He's withdrawn and resistant, a storm of sadness raging inside him. They offer patience and a safe space, but Dume isn't ready to accept it.
3. 3Whispers of the PastFen and Fen gently try to connect with Dume, sharing stories and offering quiet support. Dume remains guarded, haunted by unspoken guilt and the ache of his loss.
4. 4A Crack in the WallA heartfelt conversation or a shared memory helps Dume see that Fen and Fen truly care. A small opening appears in his shell, allowing a glimmer of hope and the possibility of healing.
5. 5Mending the ThreadsDume begins to tentatively reach out, acknowledging his pain and apologizing for his behavior. He starts to understand that his guardians are a new kind of family.
6. 6Where Dume BelongsWith love and acceptance, Dume finds his place. He realizes home isn't just a house, but the feeling of belonging and being loved, and finally, Dume belongs.

• Lily the Robot

  An AI robot finds herself lost and alone in an unfamiliar place after a cargo plane crash. Lily Abot, as she is identified (written on the box), manages to escape on her journey of self-realisation, where she encounters mastery characters along the way…

• Madison and the Compass of Whispers

  Madison is 10 and dealing with life after her parents divorce. Having been distanced from her mom for four years, she learns her mom is sick. Madison must navigate her way through her feelings and ultimately come to terms with the possibility that she could lose her mom forever.

• Liyansla learns to forgive

  PAGE 1 - COVER Text: Liyana Learns to Forgive Written by you Image prompt for cover: 3D Pixar African little girl with curly hair smiling holding heart, Table Mountain in background, title style colorful kids book PAGE 2 Text: This is Liyana. She lives in Cape Town with her Gogo. Liyana loves to draw. Image: Liyana drawing at table in cozy home PAGE 3 Text: One day, her best friend Amahle broke her favourite purple crayon. On purpose. Image: Two little girls, one looking sad holding broken crayon PAGE 4 Text: Liyana was so angry! "I will never forgive you!" she shouted. Her heart felt heavy like a stone. Image: Liyana with angry sad face, heavy stone heart visual PAGE 5 Text: That night, Gogo read from the Bible: "Forgive as the Lord forgave you. - Colossians 3:13" Image: Grandmother and Liyana reading Bible together on bed PAGE 6 Text: "But Gogo, it's too hard!" Liyana cried. Gogo hugged her. "Forgiveness is not saying it's okay. It's letting go of the heavy stone." Image: Gogo hugging Liyana warmly PAGE 7 Text: Liyana prayed, "Jesus, help me forgive like You forgive me." And slowly, her heart felt lighter. Image: Liyana praying by her bed, soft heavenly light PAGE 8 Text: The next day, Liyana went to Amahle. "I forgive you," she said. Amahle said, "I'm so sorry." Image: Two girls hugging and making up PAGE 9 Text: They shared a new box of crayons and drew a beautiful picture together. Image: Two girls drawing rainbow together laughing PAGE 10 - LAST PAGE Text: Liyana learned that when we forgive, God makes our hearts happy and light again. You are fearfully and wonderfully made - and your heart was made to love and forgive! Image: Liyana holding drawing

• Amir and the Power of His Name

  Amir Is A young Man who Always Believed in the power of his name

• When the Little Ones Visit Nana

  The Little ones are getting older they are going to Nana's for the weekend eating her delicious food meeting new family members learning new manners while growing up and great bedtime stories

• The Great Summer Playground Escape

  Summertime at school play, free lunch free breakfast handball kickball tetherball dodgeball carroms board game music ice cream children time away from home in the neighborhood