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No boundaries for Love

a love story

By M Burhan KhanPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

Once upon a time in a mystical land, there was a young boy named Ethan who lived in a small village at the edge of a vast forest. Ethan was an adventurous soul, always seeking new experiences and exciting adventures. One day, while exploring the forest, he stumbled upon a clearing where he saw the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. She was an elf, with long flowing hair the color of moonlight and skin as fair as the morning dew. Her name was Lyra, and she lived in the forest with her people, hidden from the eyes of mortals.

Ethan was captivated by Lyra's beauty, and he approached her with curiosity and wonder. At first, Lyra was wary of Ethan, as her people had been persecuted by humans in the past. But Ethan's kind heart and gentle demeanor won her over, and soon they became fast friends.

Over the course of many months, Ethan and Lyra would meet secretly in the forest, sharing stories and adventures. They would explore the woods, swim in the rivers, and climb the tallest trees. Lyra showed Ethan the beauty of the natural world and the magic that existed within it. Ethan, in turn, showed Lyra the wonders of the human world, from music to literature to the art of cooking.

As time went on, Ethan realized that his feelings for Lyra went beyond friendship. He had fallen in love with her, and he could not imagine a life without her by his side. However, he knew that their love was forbidden, as humans and elves were not meant to be together.

Despite the risks, Ethan decided to confess his feelings to Lyra. She was surprised by his declaration but soon realized that she, too, had feelings for him. Their love was forbidden, but it was also pure and true, and they knew that they could not live without each other.

However, their happiness was short-lived. The village elders, fearing the consequences of a human and an elf being together, forbade Ethan from ever seeing Lyra again. Ethan was heartbroken, and Lyra was devastated. They had hoped that their love would be enough to overcome any obstacles, but it seemed that their love was not meant to be.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. Ethan grew increasingly restless, unable to forget Lyra and the love they shared. He knew that he could not live without her, and he began to devise a plan to be reunited with her.

One night, Ethan snuck out of his village and made his way to the edge of the forest, where he called out to Lyra. To his surprise, she appeared before him, tears streaming down her face. She had missed him just as much as he had missed her, and she knew that they could not be apart any longer.

Together, Ethan and Lyra fled into the heart of the forest, where they could be together without fear of persecution. They built a small home in a clearing, and for many years they lived together in peace and happiness. They had children, half-human and half-elf, who possessed the magic of both worlds.

Their love was a forbidden one, but it was also a beautiful one. Ethan and Lyra proved that love could conquer all, even the prejudices and fears of those around them. They lived out their days in the forest, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the magic of their love. And though their story was one of fantasy and magic, it was also a story of the power of love to overcome any obstacle.

Fantasy

About the Creator

M Burhan Khan

A Fantasy Lover, A Fantasy Writer

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