The Truth About All Great Writing

Our endless love of epic stories probably isn’t what you think it is.

Imagining the Great Library of Alexandria circa 300 BC - by the author

Stories have shaped the human experience for millennia. From the earliest oral traditions to today’s best-selling books and blockbuster films, we just love epic tales of courage, sacrifice, and redemption. These are the stories where a hero struggles against evil, rescues the victim, and delivers justice. Have you ever wondered why certain narratives move us more deeply than others? It's because at the core, the stories they tell are not human inventions. They are echoes of a far greater story, one that was written before time began.

Great stories don’t just entertain us—they shape us. They define our values, inspire us to seek justice, and help us see beyond the present moment. The reason we feel deeply when we witness a hero’s sacrifice is because we were created to respond that way. These narratives are echoes of something eternal.