The Bridge Made of Promises
Only Kept Vows Could Hold Weight
A river separated two villages until people decided to build a bridge using metaphorical promises turned into stones. Broken promises shattered instantly; kept promises formed solid steps. It took years, but eventually the bridge stood firm—built entirely from honesty. Travelers said that crossing it made them feel strangely accountable.
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