The boy woke up from another awful nightmare.
Bad memories from the past that he wanted to erase from his head were replayed in his dreams every night, and haunted him non-stop.
The boy was terrified of falling asleep. So one day, he went to the witch and begged.
"Please get rid of all my bad memories so that I won't ever have a nightmare again. Then I will do anything you ask."
Years went by, and the boy became an adult. He no longer had nightmares.
But for some strange reason he wasn't happy at all.
One night, blood moon filled the night sky, and the witch finally showed up again to take what he promised in return for granting his wish.
And he shouted at her with so much resentment.
"All my bad memories are gone. But why??! Why can't I be happy?"
The witch took his soul, as promised and told him this.
"Hurtful, painfull memories. Memories of deep regret. Memories of being abandoned. Memories of hurting other or being hurt.
Only those with such memories buried in their hearts can become stronger, more passionate and emotionally flexible. And only those can attain happiness."
So don't forget any of it.
Remember it all and overcome it. If you don't overcome it, you will always be a kid whose soul never grows.......................
- by TSatam
