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Ever since I was little, I had been like a bird forgotten by nature. My parents worked away from home, and my grandparents were busy farming. No one played with me, no one listened to what was on my mind, and no one made any promises with me. I had always thought God had abandoned me. Then, by chance, I entered your world and discovered that, in a corner of that vast sea of people, someone was still willing to keep a promise with me. You told me you had many brothers and sisters, each with their own temperament and personality. As long as I was willing to take your hands, I would be happy. Lonely as I was, I could not resist the lure of happiness, and readily made that promise with you. Full of joy, I entered your world. From then on, I was so happy that I forgot all about going home, and there was no turning back...
My first stop was the castle of fairy tales, where I met the Ugly Duckling, Snow White, Cinderella, and the Mermaid. They had all suffered terribly, but they all had hearts of gold, and so they found happiness in the end. The Ugly Duckling inspired me most. It was always alone, yet it never surrendered to fate, doing everything it could to change its destiny. "True gold will always shine." "As long as you believe in yourself and work hard, you will become a white swan someday." If even the Ugly Duckling could be so strong, why should I sink into despair and loneliness? Keep going. Tomorrow will be better. As I walked on, I came to a classical villa. Above its lavish doorway hung a few large words: "Hall of Classics." Inside, the room was full of