Once in a quiet village nestled between rolling hills, there lived an ember. It was a lonely ember, often feeling disconnected from other flames that danced merrily in the heart of the village. No matter how hard it tried, the ember couldn't find a way to blend in. It often watched the other embers glow within the community, while it remained on the outskirts, flickering feebly often ignored.
Dora had always felt rejection from friends and family she always felt like an outsider in her own home, she longed for the warmth and connection, but it...