Once upon a time, you had a story that was wild, radiant, and utterly your own. But somewhere along the way-between the roles you were handed and the rules you were taught-you began living inside a story that no longer fits. And at some point, you may have found yourself wondering: How did I get here? In The Unexpected Story, Shannon Presson blends mythic storytelling with insight that quietly rearranges the map you've been following. Through the journey of Lumina and four guiding stories-the Challenge Story, the Dream Story, the "Yeah, but..." Story, and the one you never saw coming-you'll begin to recognize the narratives that have been running you all along. You were never broken. You were simply navigating with outdated maps. You haven't lost the path. You've just wandered a little. This book is a lantern to help guide you back. The next chapter begins with you.