Paraskevas Undabarrena: The Boy Who Dreamed of Monsters




In the quaint town of Willow Creek, nestled amidst rolling hills and sprawling meadows, resided an extraordinary boy named Paraskevas Undabarrena.
With his unruly hair and piercing blue eyes, Paraskevas had an unquenchable thirst for adventure and a boundless imagination that soared through the clouds. However, beneath his jovial exterior lay a secret that haunted his dreams: a fear of monsters.
Every night, as darkness enveloped his room, Paraskevas' mind would conjure up visions of gruesome creatures lurking in the shadows. Their sharp teeth, glowing eyes, and gnarled claws sent shivers down his spine. He would toss and turn in his bed, his heart pounding like a drum.
One moonlit night, as the wind howled and the rain lashed against the windowpanes, Paraskevas' fears reached their peak. He could no longer bear the torment of his nightmares. With trembling hands, he crept out of bed and stumbled into the dimly lit hallway.
Just then, a bloodcurdling scream echoed through the house. Paraskevas froze in terror, his body stiffening like a board.
His parents rushed down the stairs, their faces etched with concern. "Paraskevas, what's wrong?" his mother asked, her voice trembling.

Paraskevas couldn't utter a word. He pointed towards his sister's room, where the screams had originated.
Together, they cautiously approached the door and slowly pushed it open. A faint light illuminated the room, casting eerie shadows upon the walls.

And there, in the midst of the chaos, stood a towering monster. Its eyes glowed crimson red, its fangs dripped with venom, and its claws scraped against the floor with a deafening screech.
Paraskevas' parents gasped in horror, but he stood his ground. Summoning all his courage, he pointed his finger at the menacing creature.

"Begone!" he shouted with a voice that belied his fear. "Leave our home in peace!"
To their astonishment, the monster halted its advance. Its eyes flickered with a hint of confusion. For a long moment, it stared at Paraskevas, its expression unreadable.
Then, with a deafening roar, the monster vanished into thin air, leaving behind only a faint sulfurous smell.
Paraskevas' parents erupted in cheers. They hugged their son tightly, thanking him for his bravery. From that night forward, Paraskevas' fear of monsters gradually subsided. He realized that even the most terrifying creatures could be faced with courage and determination.
And so, Paraskevas Undabarrena, the boy who once trembled in the shadows, became a fearless knight who stood against the monsters that haunted his dreams. And as the years passed, he shared his story with children throughout the land, inspiring them to overcome their own fears and embrace the adventures that lay before them.