Once upon a time, in a small town by a serene lake, I lived with my parents. We had a beautiful house, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers, a paradise for nature lovers like us. However, there was one thing that filled my days with fear and anxiety.
Ever since I was little, I had a strange feeling that I was being watched. This feeling intensified every time I saw a duck swimming in the lake. They would paddle gracefully, their curious eyes fixed on me, as if they were constantly observing my every move.
At first, I thought it was just my imagination playing tricks on me. But as time went on, my fear grew. I started avoiding going near the lake and refused to step outside our house. Even the quacking sounds sent shivers down my spine.
As my fear became worse, my parents decided it was time to seek help. We went to see a therapist, who diagnosed me with a rare phobia called "anatidaephobia," the fear that a duck is watching you. I couldn't believe that my fear had a name, and it made me feel both relieved and confused. How could such a small creature have such a profound impact on my life?
From that day on, I began therapy sessions to overcome my fear. Slowly, I learned techniques to manage my anxiety and rationalize my fear. My therapist taught me that not every duck had its eyes on me, and that their curious gaze was simply a result of their nature.
It took time, but eventually, I started to regain control over my life. I stepped out of our house and felt the warmth of the sun on my face once again. Slowly, I made my way to the lake. As I looked at the ducks swimming peacefully, I realized that they were not my enemies but simply creatures of beauty.
Now, whenever I encounter a duck, instead of panicking, I smile and appreciate their presence. My fear has subsided, and I can finally enjoy the serene tranquility of the lake without any anxiety. And that's how I developed anatidaephobia, but more importantly, how I conquered it.
Write a short story in first-person that ends with the following sentence: “And that’s how I developed anatidaephobia.”
Must be written in prek and minimum 5 sentences.
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