Science can rebuild the world, but only hope can save it.
 
Centuries after a devastating war shattered Earth’s ecology, humanity clings to survival under the doctrine of “The Balance” a belief that nature must recover without human interference. But Gwendolyn Robbins, Director of Genetics at the Wildlife Foundation, sees a dying world that cannot heal on its own. Defying the Council’s orders, she dares to recreate the creatures of legend, pegasi and unicorns, from the genetic remnants of the Ancestors.
 
As politics, fear, and faith collide, Gwendolyn’s work may hold the key to restoring life, or doom what remains of it. When myth and science intertwine, hope itself becomes the most dangerous creation of all.
 
In a world where the line between legend and reality blurs, one woman must decide whether to obey a dying law or help humanity believe in magic again.
 
Recommended for fans of: Jane Lindskold, Mercedes Lackey, Anne McCaffrey
 
4900 Words
 
Content Advisory – Legends Reborn
 
Genre(s): Science Fantasy • Post-Apocalyptic • Hopepunk
 
Age Guidance 13+ – thematic peril, ecological collapse elements, and mild romantic tension
 
Content Ratings (Wolf Paw Scale: 0–5)
 
Language: [no paws] — none
Sexual Content: 🐾 — mild romantic interest; no explicit content
Violence: 🐾🐾 — brief peril, predatory behavior among animals, no graphic detail
Dark Themes: 🐾🐾🐾 — ecological devastation, species extinction, societal collapse, high-stakes moral conflict
 
The story explores heavy ecological themes but maintains an uplifting arc centered around renewal, hope, and mythic wonder. Suitable for teens and adults who enjoy character-driven tales of restoration and quiet resilience.