A young boy in shining armor stands with a small white dog in a misty, starry forest, with two veiled women in the background.

Picture this story for me Ryan, Son of Light Part 1; – Part One: A Knight Named Ryan In the farthest corner of the world, somewhere behind mountains shrouded in mist and trees that whispered ancient secrets with their nightly whispers, a boy was born... His name was Ryan. He was born with a bright heart and a strong spirit; so much so that on the night of his birth, a star in the sky went out and another, with a warmer and clearer light, took its place. Ryan grew up in a loving but strict family. Baba Mohammad, a teacher with fresh and pure thoughts and kind eyes, made armor not only of steel but also of faith with his teachings. Mama Heda, with a heart of light and a tongue full of prayer, nurtured Ryan's heart with honesty and courage. Ryan would ask: “Why shouldn’t I be free like other children? Why do I always have to practice? Why do I have to suffer?” And his father would say: “Becoming a knight is not a game, my son... A true knight must first conquer his inner self…” Next to Ryan lived his best friend and companion; a playful cream-colored Shih Tzu terrier named Poppet. He wasn’t just an animal. Ryan considered him his brother. They ran together, fantasized, and fought giants and dragons in their minds. Aunt Reyhaneh and Habibjoon also lived nearby; they were like two warm, always-on lights in the house. But something about Ryan was different. There were nights when Ryan, before he fell asleep, would hear a voice from afar… A soft whisper…like a breeze through the See more