Paige had a enduring fascination with humans, admiring their seemingly carefree way of life. The simplicity of their daily existence, unburdened by the constant worry of survival appealed to her.
Yet, everything changed after her mother's tragic passing. A newfound fear of their towering size emerged, casting a shadow over Paige's once unwavering curiosity.
While her fascination endured, it now coexisted with a cautious distance, as she became more wary of the giants that once seemed so beautiful.
Every day became a delicate dance of caution, tiptoeing around the edges of their world. Paige observed humans from afar, marveling at their routines.
Paige yearned for connection with these beings she found so intriguing, but the fear rooted in her grief held her back. The memory of her mother served as a haunting reminder, a cautionary tale that echoed in the back of her mind, urging her to keep a safe distance.
Days melted into a monotonous rhythm, a ceaseless cycle of waking up, borrowing, observing, eating, and sleeping on repeat.
Wake up, borrow, observe, eat, sleep.
And then, one day, a subtle shift occurred.
The morning arrived with a different hue, as the sun pierced through the cracks of the floorboards casting its warm light on the face of the young borrower. A momentary break in the routine, a gentle reminder that even in the repetitive cadence of life, there lingered the promise of something new.
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Beyond the floorboards || G/T
FantastikTwelve-year-old Ethan's tale of encountering a tiny girl in the garden fell on skeptical ears; his parents, friends, and teachers dismissed it as mere imagination. As doubt crept into Ethan's own mind, he shelved the memory of the tiny girl. Yet...
