The River That Refused Reflection
Waters That Showed the Future Instead
A river in a forgotten valley showed not reflections, but possibilities. A girl saw herself as a musician, a healer, a wanderer. Unsure which to choose, she returned each season. The river always showed all paths — until the day she arrived ready to decide. Then the water finally reflected her face, smiling.
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