The Little Fib That Grew

<p>Bryson was a bright and inquisitive little boy always full of questions and imagination. He had a knack for weaving stories but sometimes those stories strayed a little too far from the truth. One sunny afternoon Bryson told what he thought was a harmless little fib to avoid getting in trouble for breaking a vase. To his surprise a tiny peculiar-looking bug appeared out of nowhere shortly afterward. The bigger the bug became the heavier Bryson's heart felt. It buzzed and hovered always close by a constant reminder of the lies he had told. His fibs once easy to justify now weighed heavily on him and he began to feel anxious and isolated. No one else could see the bug but to Bryson it was as real as his own shadow. Eventually the guilt became too much to bear and Bryson decided to come clean. As he began to tell the truth and take responsibility for his actions the bug slowly started to shrink growing smaller with each honest word. In the end Bryson learned a powerful and unforgettable lesson: telling the truth might not always be easy but it brings a sense of peace and clarity that lies never can. Through his magical encounter with the truth-bug Bryson discovered the importance of honesty and the inner strength it takes to own up to one's mistakes.</p>