The Song of the Rusted Bell

A rusted bell hung in an abandoned tower. Nobody dared ring it—legend said it summoned ancient spirits. But during a winter of despair, a brave girl climbed the tower and struck the bell. The sound that followed wasn’t frightening—it was warm, soft, almost like a lullaby. Snow melted around the tower, and villagers felt hope return. The bell had never been cursed; it had simply been waiting for someone brave enough to trust its voice.