EDITOR’S NOTE
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istant swirling galaxies. Vast impenetrable darkness. Innumerable uncharted planets. What is more unconquered than space? We are. Within each one of us is a galaxy of our own, filled -- not with revolving planets or radiant stars -- but with stories and dreams. Despite the trials we encounter or demons we face, our minds are, and will remain, invicta – unconquered. This magazine is about what it means to be human and all the pain and beauty that comes with it. We may lose loved ones, become enslaved to fear, make mistakes, or feel alone, but with time, we can overcome and once again be joyful. We will once again be at peace. Through imagination, Invicta takes readers on a redemptive journey. Writing is a means to escape but also a way to face the past and present darkness. As you read, we hope you discover that humans have within them unyielding spirits which cling tenaciously to the promise of tomorrow. If nothing else, we hope that the stories in this magazine allow you to feel a little less alone. Sincerely, Amanda Cordle Editor-in-Chief
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