Prologue: Scraps of Paper
Seemingly random scraps of paper are not the conventional way to start off a story. But each of the following scraps of paper has a meaning. A connection to what you are about to read.
There is a letter, written in 1911, from Ivan Braginski to his sisters. He's leaving them for a while to start a new job. In one year, he'll bring them the money he's earned, and they can finally start off on the right foot in America.
There are two tickets to Titanic, for steerage. They're sitting on top of a pile of coins and cash and expensive trinkets. They are being gambled for.
Finally, there is a marriage document. It is sitting in a church in New York City. Not yet signed. It is waiting for a certain young girl and the man she is supposed to marry.
They'll arrive soon to tie the knot. They'll be traveling quickly and in style. After all, they're also passengers on Titanic -The Ship of Dreams.
Fairly important authors note:
A few things before we move on to the main story.
1. I know this kind of thing has been done before. I'm not trying to copy anyone. I'm trying to do this in my own way, so forgive me if you wrote something like this or have seen too many of these.
2. Just in case you didn't figure it out already, this story is going to be fluffy and emotional. And there will be character death. If you don't like that, LEAVE NOW.
3. Finally, thanks for being a nice person and clicking on this! I would love a review, but a favorite or a follow would be just a nice! Thanks again!