Chapter 1: A Garden of Solace

In a little village near Seoul, Yuri, a bright and pretty girl, lived happily with her father. They enjoyed painting together and collected rice, making their days full of joy. But everything changed when Yuri lost her mother to sickness.

A year after yuri lost her beautiful sister mingi

As the seasons changed, so did Yuri's world. A year had passed since the loss of her sister, and the ache of that absence lingered like a heavy shadow over Yuri's days. The pain was profound, and Yuri found herself navigating a landscape of grief and sorrow.

After the sadness settled over their home, Yuri's dad decided to marry again. This brought an evil stepmother into their lives. Yuri's once-happy world turned dark as her stepmother made her do harsh chores and treated her with cruelty.

After the heart-wrenching losses of her mother and sister, Yuri found herself standing at the precipice of despair. In a moment of profound darkness, the weight of grief became almost unbearable, prompting a fleeting desire for escape. Yuri, for the first time, confronted thoughts of wanting to die..

In the midst of this hardship, Yuri found a secret escape – a garden under a big tree. Wearing her hanbok, a traditional Korean dress, she could be herself there. The rosy glow on her skin couldn't hide the pain, but in that peaceful place, Yuri found comfort in drawing, her favorite thing to do.

One day, her dad brought unsettling news. He said someone wanted to marry Yuri. She was only 19 and didn't want to get married so soon. With a soft plea, she said, "No, please."

Her dad's eyes turned angry, and he walked up to her, giving her a harsh slap. Yuri fell to the ground, hurting not just from the physical pain but also from the realization that her own father seemed to betray her. Her stepmother, with a wicked smile, watched it all unfold, reveling in Yuri's suffering.

In the days that followed, Yuri's life became a constant struggle. The evil stepmother made her do everything in the house, making sure Yuri couldn't catch a break. Yet, whenever she could, Yuri sneaked out to her secret garden, hoping to find a moment of peace.

As Yuri sat under the tree, drawing, her mind echoed with questions. Why did her father change? Why was her stepmother so mean? And why did they want to force her into marriage when she wasn't ready?

Yuri's world felt like a storm, but in the quiet of her secret place, she held on to the hope that things would get better. Little did she know, this was just the beginning of her journey – a journey marked by courage, defiance, and the search for freedom in a home tainted by cruelty.

Yuri and her sister discovered a beacon of solace left by their mother—a magical book titled "Rewind: The Road into Happiness." Its pages held the power to transport them from the depths of sorrow to a realm of joy whenever they needed it........

Yuri, not wanting to marry so soon, sneaked away to the garden, painting and crying. Her tears glistened on her rosy cheeks, a silent expression of her emotions.

In another world, filled with new technologies like iPhones and laptops, a guy had a strange dream. He saw a girl in a traditional hanbok under a big tree, drawing on paper. The place was beautiful, with flowers, sun, and a blue sky. Curious about her face, he woke up in a sweat at 6 am, wondering about the mysterious girl.

Back in the garden, Yuri, still teary-eyed, felt a presence behind her. Turning, she saw an old woman who asked if she needed help. Surprisingly, the old woman knew Yuri's name and reassured her not to cry. Speaking cryptically, she mentioned that nothing would be the same, neither here nor there.

Yuri, puzzled, asked, "Where?" The old woman smiled and walked away, leaving Yuri with lingering questions about the mysterious connection between her tears

Yuri's tears mixed with her paint as she depicted her mother and sister, their smiling faces reflecting her bittersweet emotions. A smile played on her lips as she painted through the tears, a tribute to the cherished memories.

She wiped her face, revealing a smile beneath the glistening tears, then opened the magical book her mother had given her. Inside, a mysterious line caught her eye: "The life you are living is not what you dreamed of. Put your hands on me; I will show you happiness." Confused by the enigmatic words, Yuri pondered their meaning.

Suddenly, a sense of urgency struck her. The thought of her stepmother seeking her out propelled Yuri to her feet. With determination, she closed the magical book, knowing that the answers to the cryptic message might hold the key to the happiness she longed for. She ran, fueled by the anticipation of discovering the true meaning behind her dreams and the line in the magical book.

Yuri rushed home, her stepmother eagerly awaiting her return. A slap across the face met her, accompanied by harsh words demanding to know where she had been. Yuri, shocked into silence, could only rub her stinging cheek.

Forced to prepare food for her indifferent father, Yuri endured the weight of her stepmother's disapproval. Once the kitchen chores were complete, she retreated to her so-called room – a cramped space resembling more of a prison cell than a daughter's sanctuary. Dark, messy walls enclosed her, the small window offering a mere glimpse of the outside world. In this confined space, Yuri felt more like a maid than a cherished member of the household.

As Yuri sat in her dimly lit room, her stepmother allowed a mysterious stranger to enter. Fear instantly clenched her heart, and she pleaded with the unknown man, "Please do not come closer."

In silence, the guy didn't respond and continued walking slowly towards her

Yuri pleaded, "Who are you? Please don't come closer." The unsettling encounter made her realize the depths of her stepmother's malevolence then she closed her eyes .....

In the dim room, the strange guy advanced, and Yuri, desperate, closed her eyes, pushing him away. Her father unexpectedly entered, witnessing her torn clothes and the menacing presence of the guy. A fleeting sense of relief filled Yuri as her father confronted the intruder, unleashing a rare display of protective anger. However, the moment shattered when, instead of comfort, her father turned on her.

He slapped her to the floor, disowning her with words that cut deeper than any physical pain. "I don't have any daughter," he declared, leaving Yuri bewildered. She pleaded, "I didn't do anything," but her father silenced her, accusing her of betrayal. As he locked her in, he shattered not only her trust but also the illusion of a loving family, leaving Yuri alone in the darkness.

Yuri felt a pain worse than anything she'd experienced in her 19 years. Her body hurt, and fear gripped her as the threatening guy approached. Not knowing what to do, Yuri clung to the hope that her father would step in.

Amidst this chaos, her stepmother entered, cruel laughter in her words. Yuri, voice trembling, said, "I didn't do anything to you." The stepmother heartlessly declared Yuri as nothing, unworthy of life. Desperate to avoid a forced marriage, Yuri pleaded, "Please, please." The stepmother, scornful, gave a chilling choice: marry or face death.

In desperation, Yuri begged her stepmother not to let her father force this union. "Please talk to my father; I'll do anything," Yuri pleaded. Ignoring her, the stepmother heartlessly pushed Yuri with her shoes, leaving her shattered and alone, facing a devastating choice.

Yuri spent the whole day in tears, and her stepmother denied her any food. Hungry, she searched her room and found cookies, eating them to survive the night. Clutching her magical book, she read it to escape the pain.

As she read, a line caught her eye: "Open the secret door; there is everything I dreamed and lived for." To her amazement, the bookshelf in her room transformed into a door. Speechless, she covered her face, exclaiming, "What is that?"

Approaching the door, she realized it led to the tree she always sat under. Questioning herself, she wondered, "Is this my favorite place I always go to?" Suddenly, someone touched her shoulder

Yuri jumped in her place when she turned her head and saw the old woman who had touched her shoulders.

Yuri: "You?!"

Old Woman: "Today is your day to escape."

Yuri: "Where?"

Old Woman: "But you need to choose between two things – either you solve your problems, or..."

Yuri: "Or what?"

Old Woman: "Escape the world!"

Yuri laughed and said, "Aunty, are you okay? Which world are you talking about? There is only one."

Old Woman: "Choose.".

With a snap of her fingers, the book in Yuri's hand started floating and opened. Yuri was surprised and asked, "What is that?"

Old Woman: "What did you choose?"

Yuri, already wanting to escape her miserable life with her father and stepmother, didn't want to stay any longer. She closed her eyes and said...