1st Feb 2025
Deep in the heart of the great forest, where the trees stood tall and the stars sparkled like tiny diamonds, lived a little bear named Roni. But Roni was not like other bears—he was afraid of his own shadow! "Why are you chasing me? Leave me alone!" Roni cried as he ran away, his little paws scrambling against the earth. His friends in the forest tried to tell him that the shadow wasn’t scary, but he never believed them, so he stayed away from the moonlight and the trees that made shadows dance.
One dark night, as Roni walked alone, he heard a soft whisper behind him. "I am your friend, Roni. Don’t be afraid of me!" Roni shivered and asked, "Who’s there?!" The mysterious voice replied, "I am your shadow. I am a part of you. I will never hurt you. I will always be by your side, in the sunlight and under the moon." Roni slowly turned around and saw his shadow smiling at him! Curious, he raised his right paw—and the shadow raised its right paw too. Roni laughed, realizing his shadow was his loyal friend, and from that day on, they played together without fear.
From that day onwards, Roni the bear and his shadow became inseparable. They danced together in the dappled sunlight, their movements mirrored in perfect harmony. Roni realized that his shadow was like a playful twin, always ready to leap and bound along with him, especially when he felt lonely. The forest was no longer a place of fear but a grand playground where he and his shadow could explore hidden nooks and scurry up hills covered in soft moss.
As the seasons changed, Roni discovered that his shadow was not just a companion in fun, but also a great help. On a bright autumn afternoon, when the leaves were turning gold and crimson, Roni and his shadow played a game of hide and seek with their friend, Lily the rabbit. While Roni covered his eyes, his shadow peeked around trees, helping him spot the quick-footed rabbit. "You’re the best, shadow!" Roni giggled, realizing that together they were unbeatable.
One chilly evening, as stars began to twinkle in the sky, Roni sat by the river with his shadow stretching long beside him. He whispered, "Thank you for being my friend." The shadow seemed to hug him back, a gentle reminder that it was always there to share his joys and chase away his fears. With a heart full of warmth and courage, Roni the brave little bear knew that he could face anything, as long as he had his shadow friend by his side.
