Rescued: An Allegory [Short Story]

"The end of this hall glowed like fire...and she knew, as long as it had been since she had seen it, that it was the sun at the end of that hall. The sun and the air and...the knight." So begins the release of a woman once imprisoned, now free to follow a wise and compassionate knight toward the kingdom and the King awaiting them in Rescued: An Allegory by author Tracy L. Higley. It’s easy to identify with the journey in this short story, a rather simple illustration of the joys, the trials, the battles, and the assurance in a life of faith. The author takes a poetic approach to the tale, and some of the symbolism in the reading gave me a feeling much like I’ve had with The Chronicles of Narnia. Here’s a story suitable for ChristFic readers to take a one-sitting break with for a quick boost of encouragement. "Her efforts could earn her no more love because there was no more love to be had. She had it all..."

A good, short read (49 paiges + study queations & a preview) I found myself relating to many of the pitfalls and deceptions laid out in this book_and reminding myself that the truth of Gods word really is that simple- He loves us unconditionally!