Once upon a time there was a girl named Isabella. He lived in a small village surrounded by dark and mysterious forests. Although all the other children were afraid to venture into the forest, Isabella was always attracted to him. He loved to hear the elders' stories about strange creatures that dwelt among the trees.
One day, Isabella decided to explore the forest for herself. He waited until everyone was busy with their daily chores and went into the thicket. The trees seemed to whisper secrets to him as he went deeper and deeper. The air grew colder and denser, and the shadows lengthened.
Suddenly, Isabella found a small log cabin. It seemed abandoned, but the door was ajar. Curiously, he went in. The interior was dark and dusty, but something was glowing in one corner. It was an old book with yellowed pages. The title read: "The Pact of Shadows."
Isabella began to read. The book spoke of an ancient pact between the inhabitants of the forest and a dark entity. According to legend, any child who requested a wish aloud in the middle of the forest would be granted, but at a high price. The covenant had a warning: "Don't ask for more than you're willing to give."
Isabella couldn't resist. She felt her heart pounding as she formulated her wish: "I want to be the bravest girl in the world." Instantly, the air became colder and a gloomy figure appeared in front of her. His eyes shone with malice.
"Granted," whispered the figure. "But in return, you'll have to face your worst fears." Isabella nodded, not fully understanding the consequences of her choice.
From that day on, Isabella became incredibly brave. He wasn't afraid of the monsters under the bed or the shadows in the night. But he also began to see things that no one else saw: twisted creatures hiding in dark corners, haunting whispers filling his mind.
Isabella realized that she had paid too high a price for her bravery. The forest caught her in its cold embrace, and the once-happy girl became a shadow of herself. No one else noticed the change, but Isabella knew that her soul was trapped in the pact of shadows.
And so, the girl who had wished she was brave became the guardian of the forest, facing her worst nightmares every night. His laughter mingled with the wind, and his figure faded among the trees. Isabella learned that sometimes, desires can be more dangerous than the fears we try to overcome.
