There was no light in the universe yet.

A deep, dark blue ruled the endless void. Though, in truth, the void was not entirely empty.

A veil of midnight blue covered everything, making it seem as though nothing existed at all.

No light. No sound. Not even a breath.

Then, suddenly, somewhere within the darkness, the faintest movement began.

It was as though a body was slowly stirring.

What could it be doing here, in this forsaken, desolate emptiness?

But the movement grew stronger. Whatever it was, it seemed determined to pierce the darkness of the night.

It had already set out on its journey.

Alone. Utterly alone.

A shadow among shadows.

From somewhere far away came faint echoes, sounds resembling footsteps.

Little by little, a silhouette emerged.

A cardigan draped over its shoulders, a satchel upon its back, the traveler wandered through the darkness, carrying stars inside that humble bag.

It was searching for a place to rest.

And when it finally found one, it would open its satchel and scatter its stars across the universe.

Then, at last, it would no longer be the lone traveler.

This story is dedicated to those who choose their own path and follow it with unwavering determination.