1. The pain of Rejection
In a dark and imposing mansion, meet our protagonist, a seven-year-old girl with bright eyes and hair as black as night. She lived in the shadows, overshadowed by the radiant presence of her older siblings, who were the apple of her family's eye.
While playing in the vast garden of the mansion, the little girl witnessed the love and admiration directed towards her brothers, while she was left aside, invisible. Indifference surrounded her like an oppressive mist, and her little heart shrank with sadness. Why wasn't she worthy of love and attention like them?
However, the protagonist possessed a sensitivity beyond her years. Even in her childish innocence, she could perceive the subtleties of unequal treatment. During family gatherings, while her brothers received exquisite gifts and proud smiles, she was given generic trinkets and indifferent glances. In her innocence, she couldn't understand the reason behind this treatment, but she knew something was wrong.
In the quietness of her room, the protagonist examined her reflection in the mirror. Silent tears rolled down her cheeks as the question tormented her mind: "What's wrong with me?" She felt the weight of rejection, the pain of not fitting into the mold idealized by her family. Solitude settled in her heart like a persistent shadow.
In search of answers, the girl sought refuge in the presence of her master, a wise warrior who trained her in the art of the sword. Sitting under the shade of an ancient tree, she found the courage to ask why she was treated so differently.
The master, with his wise countenance, sighed deeply, understanding the pain carried by that young soul. He looked deeply into the girl's eyes and gently stroked her hair. His soft voice echoed in the air, bringing solace and guidance. "My little one, the reasons why others treat us unfairly are not always clear or justified," he explained. "But you must not allow inequality to consume you or define you. Focus your strength on what you can control, like improving your sword skills. The path to recognition lies in mastering your own destiny."
The master's words resonated in the protagonist's mind. She felt a glimmer of hope amidst the surrounding darkness. Perhaps the secret to overcoming rejection was not in understanding the why, but in finding power and confidence within herself. With renewed determination, she stood up, gripping the toy sword tighter than ever before. From that moment on, she would tirelessly dedicate herself to becoming the master of her own story, defying all adversities with courage and determination.
At the age of seven, the protagonist took her first steps on her journey. Every movement with the sword was a silent scream of determination, a promise to herself that one day the world would recognize her potential. She was ready to overcome the challenges that awaited her, even if it meant walking a solitary path.
Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Gradually, the little girl began to devote her time and energy to sword training. Under the guidance of her master, she learned to control her movements, refining her posture, precision, and speed. Each strike became a silent cry of determination, a promise to herself that one day the world would recognize her potential.
As the sunlight bathed her face, the little girl promised herself that she would become stronger. She would turn the pain of rejection into fuel for her growth. And so, the flame within her continued to burn, fueling her desire to find her place in the world, even beyond the boundaries of the mansion that held her captive.