Blisscast and EmeraldDM8 run the Blisscast Journal
Unfortunately, that’s what many people think… They let go of imagination and fantasy just because they grow older, or because everyone tells them it’s the right thing to do. Luckily, not everyone does that, especially because, as you said, there are many stories that help us, teach us something, or are simply enjoyable, and we should not ignore them just because they aren’t objectively real; they can still be real in our hearts, and that will never change.
Personally, this story reminded me of my childhood struggles and my hopes for a better future; I shall not say more because of spoilers, but fiction can be powerful indeed, and can truly give you strength!
You should definitely have a look at this one then!