THE_WORDSMITH

In this world, some say, the truth and the legends are the same. One such legend belonged to the protagonist, Valerian.

Valerian was an orphan, a boy blessed with a beautiful face, and everyone around him, could not help but want to play with him, till one day a prophet passing through their town pronounced him to be cursed. 

Since that day, the destiny of the boy seemed to have changed completely, he was shunned by everyone around him, and the gazes that were earlier filled with love and affection, now brimmed with disgust and hatred. 

The constant shunning and humiliation made the cheerful child grow up to be bitter and inexpectant. On his seventh birthday, things changed once again. 

This time, it was not the people around him who went through a change, but himself. As he grew up, Valerian became a legend in his own sense. 

The people sang of a boy, who could not speak, they shed tears for a boy, who could not grieve. He came from nowhere yet he was known everywhere. 

Would you like to know this legend? A story where a curse can become a blessing? A story of sacrifice, betrayal, determination, and secrets.

Valerian, The Legendary

Unaware of everything, Valerian slept soundly recovering his strength. If someone was to look carefully at his face, they would discover that his brows were twitching from time to time. He was dreaming, a bad one at that, however, now the nightmares did not scare him.

The dream at the moment was not even scary, Flos stood in front of him with a faint smile on her face, and said, "Val, missed me?"

Valerian did not answer but threw himself in her arms. Flos chuckled and said, "I love you too, my dear. I see that you have met your aunt. Do you like her?"

The child raised his head slightly and Flos replied with a faint smile, "I know that you do not trust people too much, but know this before trust comes a leap of faith. Take that leap and if the other person is there to catch you, then you can trust them but if they are not. Then, that is fine too, just pick yourself up and move on.

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