The Shadow That Wanted a Body
Darkness Seeking Its Own Light
A shadow grew envious of the person it followed. One night, it detached itself and begged the moon to grant it substance. The moon agreed — but only if the shadow embraced both its darkness and its potential for light. It learned that identity is not defined by what we lack, but by what we choose to grow into.
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