Nayla is a little girl. She lived in a small village with green ambiance of rice fields and trees. She was anxious and afraid of trying something new. When was at school, her friend known her as a clever student. Nayla was a rather introvert. When her friends tried to play something news such as riding bicycle or new game, she just watched it. She was been hesitate to joined with her friends.

Suddenly, One of her close friends, Lani, tried to invite Nayla
“ Why are you just staying there? Let’s join, This game is very interesting!” Lani said while she has been riding a bicycle.

One day, The teacher asked someone to become a volunteer in reading a story in front of the class. 

Nayla came back home truly depressed. Her mother, who was preparing a cup of tea for her, noticed her gloomy expression immediately.

“Are you alright, dear? You seem a little worried today,” her mother said gently.

Sighing, Nayla replied, “I don't know, Mom. I fear to do things and everyone says I am so terrible”

Her mother smiled and sat beside Nayla. “Feeling scared is common, Nayla. But if you run away from them, they get bigger. Face them slowly, and you'll see that they're not as big as you think.”

Nayla listened, but that didn't make much sense to her. Indeed, she went off to sleep that night without making peace with all the possibilities in her mind.

In the dream, Nayla found herself in an unfamiliar and gloomy forest. Incredibly tall trees with black leaves grew above her. A cold breeze rustled; strange whispering sounds tingled along its gales.

"Where am I?" Nayla whispered, clutching herself close.
“Hello, hello! Is there any someone here? Nayla tried to call out some people. Poorly, nothing replied her calling.

Suddenly a terrifying apparition loomed up from behind the trees. This monster had a smoky black body, glowing red eyes, and rumbled voice able to make ground tremble.

"Wahhahaha! At last, I've found my little Nayla!" the monster roared.



Breaking The Fear

Lani riding a bicycle near rice fields, while a hesitant Nayla watches from a distance. Green trees and rice paddies in the background

Nayla lived in a small village surrounded by rice fields and trees. She was known as a clever student but was often anxious and afraid of trying new things. Her friend, Lani, loved to play and often invited Nayla to join. "Why are you just staying there? Let’s join! This game is very interesting!" Lani said while riding a bicycle. Nayla hesitated, watching from a distance.

The Invitation

A worried Nayla sitting at her desk in a classroom, head down, while other students raise their hands. A female teacher with brown hair and a blue dress standing at the front

One day at school, the teacher asked for a volunteer to read a story in front of the class. Nayla felt her heart race and her hands tremble. She didn't dare raise her hand, fearing she'd make a mistake. Her friends encouraged her, but she shook her head. The day passed, and Nayla felt a cloud of worry follow her home.

The Teacher's Request

Nayla and her mother sitting on a couch in a living room. Mom wearing a floral dress, looking concerned while Nayla looks sad

When Nayla returned home, her mother noticed her gloomy expression. "Are you alright, dear? You seem a little worried today," her mother asked gently. Nayla sighed, "I don't know, Mom. I fear to do things and everyone says I am so terrible." Her mother smiled, "Feeling scared is common, Nayla. But if you run away from them, they get bigger." Nayla listened but still felt unsure.

Mom's Comfort

Nayla standing alone in a dark forest with black leaves and twisted trees. A full moon visible through the branches

That night, Nayla drifted into a deep sleep, only to find herself in a strange, gloomy forest. Tall trees with black leaves loomed above her, and a cold breeze whispered through the air. "Where am I?" Nayla whispered, feeling alone and scared. She called out, hoping someone would answer. But the forest remained silent, adding to her fear.

The Dream Begins

A large black silhouette Monster with glowing red eyes emerging from behind dark trees, while a frightened Nayla stands frozen

Suddenly, a terrifying monster appeared from behind the trees. It had a smoky black body and glowing red eyes that seemed to pierce through the darkness. "Wahhahaha! At last, I've found my little Nayla!" the monster roared. Nayla's heart pounded, and she felt frozen in place. She wanted to run, but her feet wouldn't move.

The Monster Appears

Nayla standing bravely in front of the large black Monster with red eyes, who appears less threatening and more surprised

Nayla remembered her mother's words about facing fears. Gathering all her courage, she took a deep breath and stepped forward. "What do you want from me?" Nayla asked, trying to keep her voice steady. The monster paused, surprised by her bravery. "I don't want to hurt you," it said softly, "I just wanted someone to talk to."

Facing the Fear

Nayla and the large black Monster with red eyes sitting together on a log in the forest, both looking friendly and happy

Nayla blinked, surprised by the monster's gentle tone. "You're... not here to scare me?" she asked. The monster shook its head, "I was lonely and thought you'd be a friend." Nayla felt her fear melt away, realizing the monster was just as scared as she was. They sat together, talking and laughing until the forest didn't seem so dark anymore.

Understanding the Monster

A confident Nayla standing in front of her class, reading from a book, with a proud smile on her face

When Nayla awoke, she felt different, braver. The dream had shown her that fears aren't always what they seem. At school, she volunteered to read the story in front of the class. Her voice was steady, and her friends cheered for her. Nayla smiled, knowing she had broken the chains of her fears.