𝙼𝚢 𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚍𝟶𝚖 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜 // 𝙱𝚈: 𝚂𝙺𝚈𝙶𝟷𝚈𝚄

[04] // Short Story: // Miss Iris

A girl named Iris lived in small, isolated forest village in a corner of the kingdom. She was a shy and sorrowful girl, never fit in with the other kids growing up, nor with her family. She would spend her days wandering through the small village hidden away by the forests in the kingdom, and in her free time, she would often head out into the woods to find peace in nature. Even as she grew older, she kept this secret and didn't open up to anyone, feeling that her family never truly understood her and that nobody truly cared about her or her feelings.

Iris's mother, who she was very close with, had sadly passed away the previous year due to a vicious attack by wolves. The loss deeply affected Iris and made her feel even more alone in the world, as she was now without the one person she trusted the most. She went through her days with even more sorrow, isolating herself even more in grief. She would now spend even more of her days wandering in the woods, keeping away from other people.

Iris's mother had helped her feel less alone in the world, and now that she was gone, Iris felt even more isolated than ever. It was difficult for her to carry on without her mother's guidance and love, as she felt like she didn't have anyone else to rely on or turn to. She became increasingly sad and withdrawn, often isolating herself in the woods, away from the rest of the world. She couldn't bear to be around other people anymore, as she felt too hurt and broken inside.

Despite feeling empty and lost without her mother's guidance, Iris continued to keep to herself. She spent most of her days wandering in the nearby woods, seeking comfort in the peacefulness of nature. With no one but herself for company, Iris found that she was forced to face her own emotions, thoughts, and memories that had been suppressed for so long. As she walked through the trees, she reflected on her past, her present, and her uncertain future, realizing that now she was alone in a world that suddenly felt so much bigger and scarier.

Iris struggled to cope with the loss of her mother and had difficulty accepting her loneliness. She turned to the nearby woods for comfort and solitude, as she felt overwhelmed by her own thoughts. With no one around, Iris was finally forced to face her emotions and memories that she had previously suppressed. As she spent time reflecting on her past, present, and future in the safety of the woods, she realized how big and frightening the world had become now that she was truly alone. She was frightened of the uncertainty that lay ahead, but she had no choice but to walk forward.

Iris's shy and reserved nature made it difficult for her to find friends or connect with others. She was often overlooked by her peers and never felt understood or accepted by them. Even at home, Iris felt isolated, even in the presence of her family. However, as she walked through the woods, she found companionship and solace in nature. She gained comfort from the trees, the birdsong, and the warm sun filtering through the leaves. She felt a sense of peace and serenity in the woods, no longer feeling alone and isolated. She found solace in the solitude and beauty of the natural world.

Iris was never able to fit in with society, whether it be within her small village, among her peers, or even within her family. She felt like an outcast, someone who was misunderstood and ignored by those she wanted acceptance from. Walking through the trees, she found companionship in the birdsong, the sunlight filtering through the leaves, and the feeling of peace and safety in the solitude of the wild. She found solace in nature, and it brought her comfort she had never felt before. In the woods, she felt calm, free, and at peace with herself.

[time skip (school time) ]

Iris was nervous about returning to school after the break. She had always struggled to fit in with her peers and did not have many friends. She felt anxious about going back to a place where she felt so isolated and misunderstood. She was not looking forward to dealing with the pressure of deadlines and workload, as well as having to see the other children who made her feel out of place. She felt overwhelmed by the idea of having to go back to school and being thrown back into the routines and pressures of daily life. She was filled with a sense of dread and anxiety at the thought of facing the day ahead.