[Milo](9Q7VHKVT) always felt different, like he didn’t quite fit anywhere. On the day he ran from the bullies, he stumbled upon a mysterious forest that whispered, as if calling his name.

As [Milo](9Q7VHKVT) stepped inside, the forest came alive. The trees seemed to sigh, and the ground glowed faintly. A firefly darted ahead, flickering in excitement.

“Who are you?” [Milo](9Q7VHKVT) whispered to the glowing firefly. Though it didn’t speak, [Milo](9Q7VHKVT) could feel the answer: *I’m [Nim](VGVVCT5C), your guide. Follow me.*

The trees whispered secrets as [Milo](9Q7VHKVT) walked. A voice called, 'To leave, you must grow!' [Milo](9Q7VHKVT)’s heart raced. What did it mean?

Ahead, a crumbling bridge dangled over a thundering river. As [Milo](9Q7VHKVT) hesitated, [Nim](VGVVCT5C) buzzed furiously, encouraging him forward. 'What if I fall?' [Milo](9Q7VHKVT) stammered.

With a deep breath, [Milo](9Q7VHKVT) whispered his fear aloud: 'I’m scared I’m not enough.' To his surprise, the bridge steadied, as if hearing him. He crossed safely.

In the heart of the forest, [Milo](9Q7VHKVT) found a lake like glass. His reflection showed two faces—one of his younger self, the other older. He didn’t know which to trust.

Finally, [Milo](9Q7VHKVT) stood before a shadow-beast—his doubts in monstrous form. Trembling, he held up his pocket watch and said, 'I don’t need to rush. I can grow at my own pace.'

The forest softened. A single seed floated down into [Milo](9Q7VHKVT)’s hands. 'This will grow with you,' the trees whispered. [Milo](9Q7VHKVT) smiled, feeling lighter than ever.

Back home, [Milo](9Q7VHKVT) planted the seed in his garden. Each day, as he grew, so did the tree. And every evening, he whispered its secrets to the stars.