...To be a Late Child...
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Ongoing, First published Aug 28, 2023
Have you ever imagined what it's like when somebody has been waiting for your birth for 16 years? If you're a late arrival, sure things, some trouble is within sight. Well, tell me, how can you deal with your insecurity and wavering when your folks and elder siblings literally strangle you with their love and care, protecting your every single breath. And everything may seem fine - just enjoy your life, a life of the darling of the fate... But! Say, by nature you're a kind and selfless child whose heart bleeds when they see their loved ones are eager to throw a star at their feet, while forgetting about their own problems. That's where the real trouble arises. And to solve them and help his family find peace of mind, and gain confidence for himself, the young main character must prove his emotional maturity by wise actions. But first of all, he got to teach them to love themselves as they have loved him all these years. How can he be happy if his fam is not? That's not fair, gotta fix it.
I would like to dedicate this my short thing to all the young souls out there who is not afraid of acknowledging their feelings/sensitive side and share them with the world at such a difficult and tender age. Stay the same and remember, guys, you are not alone.
P.S.// This humble work is partially, but not fully, based on A. Aleksin's novella "Late Child". You may check if interested. Hope you'll enjoy.
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