The second part of the tetralogy «House on the Bird Island» by Tasha Mular is called «Racing with the Wind». It’s a deep and emotional story about making decisions that change everything around you. The narrative explores how to distinguish truth from self-deception and find the courage to step toward happiness. Vasilisa is convinced that you can run away from your past by changing your name, city, and even your appearance. She started a new life in Moscow, got married, and left her past behind with a broken heart. But shadows from the past continue to remind her, as if her heart is locked in a cage. What if everything she has created is only an illusion of happiness? She must understand that, by avoiding pain, she may have lost what is most valuable. Vasilisa must choose: continue to deceive herself or find the courage to return to the place where everything began.