Yu-Chuan Tseng
2 min readApr 11, 2024

2024.04.11

The blurred lines of the image cannot conceal the depth of Jane’s gaze. The wrinkles etched upon her face tell of a long journey, a life well-lived with stories clinging to each crease. The letters ‘JANE’ superimposed across her visage add a mysterious layer to her story.

Once a renowned archaeologist, Jane had dedicated her life to unearthing ancient civilizations. Her latest expedition had brought her to a remote village, nestled in the heart of the jungle, cradled by the undulating arms of old mountains.

The village was a palette of emerald greens and earthy browns, alive with the symphony of wildlife. The locals spoke of a legend, a hidden temple that housed the secrets of their ancestors. Skeptical yet intrigued, Jane set out to find this sacred place.

Days turned into weeks as she navigated through the dense foliage, guided by the stars and the whispers of the past. The journey was arduous, testing her resolve, but Jane’s spirit was unyielding.

It was on a moonlit night when she found it. The temple was magnificent, its ancient stones singing the songs of a bygone era. Within its walls, Jane discovered a civilization’s history, its triumphs and tribulations inscribed on the walls.

But it wasn’t the artifacts or the treasure that caught her breath; it was the realization that this temple was a testament to human endeavor, a mirror reflecting the journey of her own life. Each symbol, each carving, resonated with a part of her soul, a piece of her story.

As she stood there, a fusion of past and present, Jane understood that her name would be etched not just on the facade of institutions but within the annals of an ancient civilization that once thrived in the heart of the jungle. And as her fingers traced the cold, carved letters, she felt an eternal connection to the wild, to history, and to the untold stories waiting to be revealed.

My Name is Jane.