366: One Story Per Day (2024)

Day 80 - Lone Wanderer

   Lysander, a wolf, dwelt deep in the forest, beneath the canopy of tall trees. Lysander, endowed with strength, speed, and cunning, was a proud member of the pack of ferocious and faithful wolves.

     However, as the seasons changed and the moon waxed and faded, Lysander began to experience a strong sense of restlessness. With each passing day, he felt the pull of the wild grow stronger, calling him to leave the pack and pursue his destiny.

     One beautiful night, when the pack gathered around the alpha to plan their next hunt, Lysander made a decision that would permanently alter the direction of his life.

     "I'm leaving," he said, his voice hard and determined.

     The other wolves looked at him in amazement, their eyes wide with incredulity.

     "But why?" his brother Cassius said, his voice tinted with bewilderment.

     Lysander shook his head, his eyes full of purpose.

     "I need to find my path," he said, barely above a whisper.

     "I can't spend my life following the pack. I need to see what lies beyond these forest borders—to explore, to discover, to be truly free," he explained.

     The other wolves exchanged puzzled looks, unsure what to make of Lysander's decision.

     "But what about the safety and security of the pack?" his sister, Aurora, said, her voice full of anxiety.

     Lysander smiled sadly, his heart burdened by his decision.

     "I will always cherish the memories we've shared," he replied, his voice full of remorse.

     "But I can't ignore the call of the wild any longer. I have to follow my instincts, no matter where they may lead," he added.

     Lysander turned and went into the wilderness, leaving behind the only family he had ever known.

     Lysander felt a rush of adrenaline rushing through his veins as he traveled farther into the wilderness—a freedom he had never known before. With each stride, he felt the weight of the pack's expectations slip away, leaving him unburdened and full of possibilities.

     Lysander encountered fresh hurdles and perils at every step. The world outside the forest's limits was harsh and cruel, with powerful creatures and perilous terrain.

     Throughout it all, Lysander remained undaunted, his spirit intact and his determination unshakable. He understood that genuine independence came at a cost, and he was determined to pay whatever it took.

     While he traveled the untamed wilderness, Lysander realized that he had finally found his true calling—the call of the wild, inviting him to embrace his destiny as a lone wanderer, permanently traveling the wide and infinite expanse of nature.