Based on our realities, but used in fantasies.

The boy woke up from another nightmare. He sees them every night. He wanted to get rid of them. Bad memories from the past that he wanted to erase so desperately from his head, were replayed in his dreams every night and haunted him non-stop.

Years went by and the boy become an adult. He no longer had nightmares.
But for some strange reason, he wasn't happy at all. Although he got rid of those scary nightmares, he haven't found peace in his heart.

One Night a blood moon filled the night sky. Then the witch showed up again to take what he had promised in return of granting his wish, in return of taking those nightmares away.

And he shouted at her, with so much resentment.
" All of my bad memories are gone. Then why...why, can't I become happy?"

Then the witch took his soul as promised, said this to him
" Hurtful, painful memories, Memories of deep regret , memories of hurting and being hurt, memories of being betrayed or abondoned. Only those with such memories buried in their hearts can become stronger than anyone, more passionate and emotionally flexible. And only those who overcome this by their own, can find true happiness. How can you expect to be happy after getting rid of all feelings, you have become empty box ."
So don't forget any of it.
Remember it all and overcome it.
If you're afraid and don't overcome it,
then you'll forever stay a kid that never grows.

Adapted from # It's okay not to be okay.

© Enigma