Chapter 5 -- Nova

When Maya passed away, her spirit did not fade or become distant from her body. Her soul did not pass on or stay. She was one and she did not fade, go away or be sent to heaven above. She was sent to Nova.

Nova is a realm that is between this life and the other side. It is full of gods, goddesses, life, hope and love. There are many reasons why a person may end up there after they pass. It is a clear window to the living world therefore people can see and watch their loved ones. They get sent to Nova to be with their loved ones, and only people with good souls can get through the door to Nova.

Nova is a white land with snow, crystal rain, a beaming sun, birds flying in the sky above. Castles filled the land, everyone is placed into groups considering why they are in Nova.

Nova is filled with the Gods of thunder, love, sea, sun, light. Goddesses of life, death, animals, nature, flowers and so, so much more. Millions of people going about their day.

Once every 100 years, 200 people get sent to Nova. The goddess of life and death has the power to grant one person their life back. All that person has to do is one simple thing. They get one month to do it. The rules : You cannot speak directly to the people but you can write.

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The 200 people stood in the grand hall of the Summerswind castle as Goddess Dae came out to talk. As she hushed the chatter and excitement that surrounded her she began to speak. Her voice as angelic as she looks. "Welcome to the 20th life and love contest. At the end of this next month one of you will be granted your life back. Let the contest begin and remember all you need to do is prove that you and your other half are soulmates and your love lives beyond death.".