It was a dark night, and Sofia was curled up in her bed, fast asleep. Suddenly, she woke up with a start. Needing to go to the bathroom, she quietly slipped out of her warm covers and tiptoed across the room.
As Sofia reached for the bathroom door, she noticed a pair of glowing eyes watching her. She gasped softly; it was a small cat, with fur as black as the night sky.
Overcoming her initial fear, Sofia felt a wave of curiosity. 'Who are you?' she whispered. The cat simply blinked and then turned, walking away. Sofia felt a tug in her heart to follow.
Sofia stepped quietly down the hallway, following the silent cat. It led her to the living room, which now looked different, as if covered in a silver mist.
As Sofia walked through the mist, the living room faded away, and she entered a dreamy place. Trees shimmered with sparkles and the stars seemed to sing softly.
In the middle of this enchantment stood a boy. He smiled warmly at Sofia. 'Welcome,' he said. 'I am Woo Seok, the guardian of the Starlit Forest.'
Sofia was full of questions. 'Am I dreaming?' she asked. Woo Seok nodded, 'Yes, but this place is as real as your courage to follow the cat.'
Woo Seok offered Sofia a tour of the Starlit Forest. They saw creatures of light, danced with the wind, and laughed with the twinkling stars.
After a while, Sofia grew tired. 'It's time for you to return,' said Woo Seok gently. 'Remember, bravery and curiosity are your guides.'
Just before she left, Sofia turned to the cat. 'Thank you for this adventure,' she said. The cat purred and nuzzled her hand, then vanished.
The mist cleared, and Sofia found herself back in her living room. Yawning, she rubbed her eyes, wondering if it had all been a dream.
Climbing back into bed, Sofia felt different - braver, happier. She closed her eyes and drifted off, a smile playing on her lips as stars danced in her dreams.
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