Hello @bruno-kema -
This story is wonderful. It is well constructed, of course, but its chief charm is that there is nothing predictable about it. Yes, the boy does overcome his fear, as we expect him too, but the way he does it is quite original. Also, symbolic for all of us. I'm low on VP so I've left a small tip. Just wanted to share my good opinion with you.
Yeah, the core idea of this story can be seen in real life and that makes it realistic for me.
Thank you for reading, I'm glad you enjoyed the story.