The Island’s Secret
Before his departure, the leader beckoned Elias closer. “There’s a reason we cherish our solitude,” she began. She spoke of a sacred pact made generations ago to protect the island’s unique ecosystem and the spiritual connection they felt to the land. “The outside world, with its relentless pace, would never understand our bond with this place,” she whispered. Elias nodded, realizing the gravity of their secret and the importance of preserving it.