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Kaesos Collection of Shorts

"A Collection of Short Stories: Each Tale Exists for Its Own Reason"

Kaeso · Kỳ huyễn
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9 Chs

See What Is Forgotten

In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the cacophony of life's bustling rhythm, there lived a girl named Luna. She was a quiet soul, her presence often overlooked amid the hustle and bustle of everyday existence. Luna belonged nowhere, it seemed, for no one truly accepted her or acknowledged her presence.

From a young age, Luna had felt the weight of isolation pressing down upon her shoulders. She watched as other children formed friendships and bonds, their laughter and camaraderie echoing through the streets and parks. But for Luna, there was only silence—an invisible barrier that separated her from the world around her.

At school, Luna was the girl who sat alone at lunchtime, her eyes tracing patterns in the dust on the tabletop. Her classmates would glance her way occasionally, their gazes sliding off her like water on glass. No invitations to join their games or conversations ever came her way.

Even at home, Luna felt the sting of isolation. Her parents were distant, their attention consumed by work and worries. They spoke in hushed tones about responsibilities and obligations, leaving Luna to navigate the complexities of her emotions on her own.

As the years passed, Luna retreated further into herself. She found solace in books and art, creating vibrant worlds and characters who welcomed her without judgment. In her imagination, she was free—a wanderer in realms where acceptance was abundant, and loneliness was a foreign concept.

But the real world was unforgiving. No matter how brightly Luna's inner light shone, it seemed to go unnoticed by those around her. She longed for someone to see her, to acknowledge her existence in a meaningful way.

One day, as Luna sat by the window of her room, gazing out at the city skyline, she felt a surge of determination. She couldn't change the way others saw her, but she could change how she saw herself. With newfound resolve, Luna decided to embrace her uniqueness, to find strength in her solitude rather than sorrow.

She began to pour her heart into her passions, expressing herself through art and writing. Each stroke of the brush, each word on the page, was a testament to her inner world—a world that no one else could define or confine.

Luna's journey was one of resilience and determination, but it was also marked by the harsh reality of unacknowledged talent. No matter how hard she tried or how much passion she poured into her creations, the world remained indifferent to her efforts.

Her attic became a graveyard of discarded dreams, a silent testament to her longing for recognition and acceptance. Each painting, each song, each story held a piece of her soul, but they languished in obscurity, hidden away from prying eyes.

Despite the disappointment and frustration that gnawed at her, Luna never stopped creating. She found solace in the act itself, in the way her brush danced across the canvas or her fingers flew over the keys of her piano. It was a bittersweet comfort, knowing that her art would likely never be seen by anyone beyond herself.

Years passed, and Luna's life continued in its quiet solitude. She lived with the knowledge that her talents were destined to remain unrecognized, a secret she carried with her like a heavy burden. Eventually, age caught up with her, and Luna passed away, leaving behind a legacy of unfulfilled dreams and untold stories.

Then, fate intervened in a way Luna could never have anticipated. A wealthy couple purchased her old house, intending to rent it out to others. As they explored the property, they stumbled upon the forgotten treasures hidden in the attic—the paintings, the music sheets, the handwritten poems.

To their surprise and delight, they discovered a wealth of talent and creativity in Luna's work. They were captivated by the depth of emotion and the beauty of her creations. Without knowing the story behind them, they saw in Luna's art a glimpse of something extraordinary.

The couple decided to share Luna's work with the world. They organized exhibitions showcasing her paintings, released her compositions as albums, and published her writings in books. Luna's name spread like wildfire, her art touching the hearts of countless people who marveled at the talent that had once gone unnoticed.

In death, Luna found the recognition she had always craved in life. Her paintings adorned the walls of galleries, her music played on radios, and her words resonated in the minds of readers. The world finally knew of her existence, celebrating her as a remarkable artist whose legacy would endure beyond the confines of time.

As Luna looked down from whatever realm awaited her, she couldn't help but smile. Her journey may have been fraught with loneliness and disappointment, but in the end, her art had spoken for her in a way she could never have imagined. And though she was no longer among the living, her spirit lived on through the beauty she had created.