Star of Rebirth

"Star of Rebirth" by Bernard Wall is an engaging science fiction story that considers what it means to have faith and hope amidst overwhelming despair. The story presents a prehistoric group of people fighting to survive in a frigid, unforgiving environment, facing starvation and the stark realization that their gods may have abandoned them. Atanta, their leader, struggles with their hopeless situation, remembering an old story about how their world was created and how magic has faded away. His despair escalates when he destroys a bone cross, showing he is losing his faith. However, Atanta's journey changes when he meets a strange person who offers him hope by pointing to a "star of rebirth," which makes him rethink everything he knows about life, faith, and survival, suggesting that even in the darkest times, there's always a chance for a new beginning and a deeper connection.