In Search of Truth

My dreams had become a recurring nightmare every night. I could no longer distinguish between reality and imagination, and I began to wonder if I was losing my mind. There was a strange feeling that I was living in parallel worlds—one real and the other in dreams.

One day, I decided to visit Shu Tian's bookstore once again. I felt that there was something in that bookstore that might help me understand what was happening. Upon arrival, I found Shu Tian sitting behind his desk, reading an old book.

Lei Wei: "Shu Tian, I need your help again. The dreams are worsening, and I can't tell reality from fantasy anymore."

Shu Tian looked at me sharply, as if he had been expecting my visit.

Shu Tian: "Sometimes dreams are messages from the subconscious mind. Perhaps there's something from your past that you need to confront."

Shu Tian directed me to a shelf full of old books about myths and symbols. I began reading incessantly, trying to find anything that could explain my situation. As I delved into the books, I came across an old text talking about "lost spirits" seeking justice.

Lei Wei (speaking to himself): "Could Yu Ling be one of these lost spirits? Am I here to help her?"

The following night, the dreams recurred but with greater intensity and realism. I found myself walking through a dark forest, with whispers around me calling my name. Suddenly, Yu Ling appeared among the trees, her face covered in tears.

Yu Ling: "Lei Wei, why did you leave me?"

I felt a profound terror and couldn't speak. Her words carried deep pain, reminding me of something I had forgotten.

I woke up from the nightmare trembling, trying to recall the details. I began to wonder if Yu Ling was someone from my past, someone I had forgotten or tried to ignore.

The next day, I decided to return to Shu Tian's bookstore. Upon entering, I found Shu Tian browsing through an old book about myths.

Lei Wei: "Shu Tian, I think I'm starting to understand. Yu Ling might be someone from my past, someone I forgot or ignored."

Shu Tian nodded understandingly and said calmly:

Shu Tian: "Perhaps you need to delve deep into your memory to find the answers. Sometimes, the truth lies in the deepest corners of our minds."

I began to review my old memories, searching for anything that could connect me to Yu Ling. I found an old picture of a young child standing next to a girl in a white dress. The girl had the same enigmatic smile I had seen in my dreams.

Lei Wei (speaking to himself): "Could Yu Ling be that girl? Has she been a part of my life since childhood?"

I felt a strong urge to uncover the truth and decided to revisit the places where I spent my childhood. I visited the old neighborhood where I grew up and spoke to the old neighbors. The answers were vague, but some remembered a little girl named Ling who used to live in the neighboring house.

Old Neighbor: "Ling was a quiet and mysterious child. She disappeared suddenly, and we haven't heard anything about her since then."

My confusion grew, and I felt I was nearing a great secret. Could Yu Ling be the Ling I knew in childhood? And what was the secret she was hiding?

The next night, the dreams repeated once again. I stood in front of an old house, and the door was open. I entered cautiously and found Yu Ling waiting for me inside.

Yu Ling: "Lei Wei, you have been a part of my life, and now you must know the truth."

My heart raced, and I prepared myself to hear the story that could change my life forever.

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