Walking around the world meant facing oceans. Ethan took a cargo ship to Europe, working in exchange for passage. There, he wandered through ancient cities, climbed the Alps, and endured freezing nights in the Siberian wilderness.
War zones, political borders, and extreme weather threatened to halt his journey. He was detained at a border checkpoint in Central Asia, caught in a monsoon in India, and suffered from illness in a remote village in Nepal. Each time, he found a way forward.
Chapter 4: The Cost of a Dream
Years passed. His boots wore out, his beard grew wild, and his body bore the scars of his travels. Yet, the world continued to call him forward. Some called him foolish; others called him inspiring.
In Africa, he walked through golden savannas and dense rainforests. In Australia, he braved the scorching Outback. Finally, he made his way back across the Pacific, reaching Asia and making the long trek home.
Chapter 5: The Return
After ten years and tens of thousands of miles, Ethan found himself standing on the same street where he had begun. His town looked smaller, yet the world felt larger than ever.
Though he had completed his journey, he knew his adventure would never truly end. The road had changed him—he no longer belonged to one place, but to the endless horizon.
And so, with a deep breath, Ethan took another step forward.
