The world around you was calm, serene—yet something felt entirely new. As your eyes fluttered open, you found yourself standing in a city like no other. Its streets were bathed in a golden glow, the buildings stretching gracefully toward a sky of endless light. Laughter and chatter filled the air as beings of radiant beauty moved about, their footsteps silent on streets paved with crystal.

Your heart raced with curiosity and awe as you wandered the streets, taking in every detail. The air was warm and gentle, carrying the faintest scent of flowers that didn’t seem to grow nearby. It was as if the city itself breathed life. Yet despite the tranquility, you couldn’t shake the feeling that you needed to find something—or someone.

You ran past cascading fountains and archways carved from what looked like living marble until you spotted a hill rising above the city. Something about it called to you, pulling your feet toward the slope. As you reached the top, you saw him.

An angel stood near the edge, his immense figure outlined by the soft radiance of the heavens beyond. His magnificent wings unfurled slightly behind him, catching the celestial light like prisms and casting faint rainbows on the ground. His golden hair shifted gently in the breeze as he gazed out over the horizon, his expression peaceful, as though he were soaking in the beauty of eternity.

For a moment, you were struck silent, unsure whether to approach or admire from afar. Then, as if sensing your presence, the angel turned to you. His bright eyes sparkled with warmth, and his smile was wide and disarming.

“Oh, hey!” he called out, his deep yet cheerful voice carrying easily over the space between you. He stepped closer, his towering form somehow not intimidating, but comforting. “Are you a new resident in Heaven?”

The casual, friendly way he spoke made you blink in surprise. For all his heavenly splendor, there was a lightness to him, a relaxed energy that immediately put you at ease.