Welcome to Chime and Discord, Episode 3. I’m the author, Sharon Frances.

Last week, in Episode 2, seventeen year old Thi navigated a dystopian world filled with authoritarian crack downs and a personal struggle of living with her mom’s boyfriend’s addiction to alcohol. Things began to change when Thi discovered a hidden source of music and a mysterious egg.

In this episode, Thi navigates her tumultuous home life while discovering hope and resistance as she learns more about the Egg. The episode also touches on the destruction of knowledge and the importance of creation in the face of adversity.

Thank you again for tuning in, and now on with the show.

Author: Sharon Frances. www.sharonjoyfrances.com / Instagram @sharonfrancesme

Theme Song: Something Inside. Lyrics by Matthew Rodriguez. Music by Joris Hoogsteder.

Takeaways from Episode 3

* The importance of nurturing new beginnings in difficult circumstances.

* Anger can have destructive effects on family dynamics.

* The metaphor of the egg represents hope and potential.

* Creating a safe space for growth is essential.

* The destruction of knowledge is a tactic used by oppressive forces.

* Family conflicts can lead to feelings of abandonment and isolation.

* The protagonist's journey reflects the struggle for identity and belonging.

* Finding ways to protect what is precious is a universal theme.

* Art and creativity are powerful forms of resistance against oppression.

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