A few stories that I sometimes enjoy writing. It will therefore not be one, but several short stories.
Remember they are fairy tales, for kids and for dreams. Yes it's short. Yes it's not realistic. That's what a fairy tale is...
Once upon a time, in a kingdom where the sun kissed the earth with golden rays, there lived a humble gardener named David. His hands, though calloused and worn, knew the tender touch required to coax life from the soil. He spent his days tending to the royal gardens, a magnificent expanse of vibrant flowers and tall, whispering trees. Yet, amidst the beauty, his heart longed for something more.
One fateful afternoon, as he pruned a rose bush, a soft melody floated through the air. Mesmerized, David followed the sound until he reached a hidden glade, where the sunlight danced upon a crystal-clear pond. There, in the shimmering waters, he beheld a vision that took his breath away—a beautiful princess with flowing hair like spun gold.
"Who are you?" David whispered, his heart racing.
"I am Elyssa, the princess of this kingdom," she replied, her voice as sweet as honey. "But alas, I am cursed."
"What curse binds you?" David asked, his brow furrowing in concern.
"A wicked sorceress, angered by my beauty, cast a spell upon me. I am trapped in this enchanted glade, free only when true love and sacrifice intertwine," she explained, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.
David's heart swelled with determination. "I will help you, Elyssa. I will break the curse!"
Days turned into weeks, and David visited Elyssa each day, bringing her the most exquisite flowers from the garden. They shared laughter, dreams, and whispered secrets beneath the shade of the ancient oak tree. As time passed, David realized that he had fallen deeply in love with the cursed princess.
One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of pink and gold, Elyssa turned to David. "You have shown me kindness and love, dear gardener. But the curse cannot be broken without a great sacrifice."
"What sacrifice must I make?" he asked, his voice trembling.
"To break the spell, you must give up the one thing you cherish most," she said softly, her gaze piercing through his soul.
David pondered her words. His heart ached at the thought of losing the gardens he had nurtured, the only legacy he had ever known. Yet, the thought of Elyssa remaining trapped in the glade was far worse.
"I will give up my garden," he declared, resolve shining in his eyes. "For you, I would give up all the flowers in the world."
With a heavy heart, David returned to the castle the next day. He gathered his tools and began to uproot the very plants that had brought him joy. With each flower severed, he felt a piece of his soul fade away. Yet, a light flickered within him, urging him onward.
As he returned to the glade, the air crackled with magic. Elyssa stood before him, her eyes wide with astonishment. "You've done it! You've sacrificed your garden for me!"
With trembling hands, David presented her with the last remaining rose, its petals glistening with dew. "This is my heart, Elyssa. It belongs to you."
As she took the rose, a brilliant light enveloped them both. The curse shattered like glass, and Elyssa transformed before David's eyes. No longer bound by darkness, she stood radiant, free, her beauty more enchanting than ever.
"Oh, David! You have saved me!" she exclaimed, her voice ringing with joy. "You showed true love and sacrifice."
They embraced, and in that moment, the world around them faded away. The glade blossomed with new life, vibrant colors bursting forth as if the very earth rejoiced at their union.
From that day forth, David and Elyssa ruled the kingdom together, their love blooming like the most enchanting rose. And though the gardens were gone, they found beauty in each other, for true love, they discovered, was the greatest magic of all.
And so, they lived, not just happily ever after, but with hearts intertwined, forever.
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