LA STORIA

Green skin

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived an ugly troll named Grug.

He was a creature unlike any other, with green skin, bulging eyes, and a crooked nose.

Grug lived under a bridge that spanned a fast-flowing river, and he spent his days scaring people and demanding tolls from anyone who dared to cross his bridge.

Grug was not a happy troll. He was lonely, and he longed for someone to talk to, someone who would see past his ugliness and appreciate him for who he was.

But whenever he tried to make friends, people would scream and run away, terrified of his appearance.

One day, a young princess named Sophia was traveling through the land, on her way to visit her grandmother who lived on the other side of the river.

When she reached the bridge, Grug appeared before her, his eyes glinting with malice.

"Who goes there?"

he growled,

"And what toll will you pay to cross my bridge?"

Sophia was not afraid.

She was a brave and kind-hearted princess, and she saw the sadness in Grug's eyes.

She approached him and said,

"Good sir troll, I have no toll to pay, but I do have something that might interest you."

Grug was skeptical, but he was also curious.

He had never had anyone offer him anything before.

Sophia reached into her basket and pulled out a loaf of freshly baked bread.

She held it out to Grug and said,

"This bread is made with love and kindness. Would you like to try it?"

Grug hesitated for a moment before cautiously taking the bread from Sophia's outstretched hand. He sniffed it, then took a small bite.

His eyes widened in surprise as the taste exploded in his mouth. He had never tasted anything so delicious before.

Sophia smiled at Grug and said,

"I'm glad you like it. Would you like to share the rest with me?"

Grug couldn't believe his ears. No one had ever offered to share anything with him before. He nodded eagerly, and the two of them sat down on the grassy bank beside the bridge and shared the loaf of bread.

As they ate,