Chapter 3

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The Move.

As Soleia prepared for her move to a new country, she stood at a pivotal moment in her life. The city she had once loved now felt suffocating, but leaving behind everything familiar—her family, friends, and routine—was overwhelming. The accident had reshaped her path, and the move symbolized her journey toward healing and renewal.

In the weeks before her departure, Soleia was caught between moments of closure and anticipation. One day, she visited the archery range for the last time. The field had once been her sanctuary, but now it seemed like a place from a distant past. Her bow remained tucked away in its case, and though she couldn't wield it anymore, the sharp pain of loss had faded, leaving a quiet acceptance in its place. Archery had been a central part of her identity, but she realized that it didn't define her entirety.

 Archery had been a central part of her identity, but she realized that it didn't define her entirety

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Packing up her life was emotional. Each item, from books to keepsakes, held memories of her former self. Despite everything, she couldn't bring herself to leave the bow behind. It was a reminder of her inner strength and perseverance, a symbol of what she had overcome. Even if she would never draw an arrow again, it was part of her story, and she wasn't ready to part with that chapter just yet.

Her friends tried to convince her to stay, offering support and urging her to reconsider. But Soleia knew her path led elsewhere. The city had once represented opportunity, growth, and dreams, but it was now tainted by her painful past. What she needed was space—both literal and emotional—to rediscover herself in an entirely new place.

On the day of her flight, standing at the airport, Soleia felt a mixture of fear and excitement. As the plane ascended, she gazed out the window, watching the city shrink beneath her. The unknown ahead felt like a blank canvas, full of possibility and hope. Though she didn't know what her new life would look like, she was ready to embrace it, trusting in the strength she had developed through all her struggles.

For the first time in a long while, Soleia felt a sense of peace. She was moving toward a future she couldn't predict, but she was certain of one thing: she had the resilience to face whatever came her way.

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