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The Magic Garden

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By kevin hosfordPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
The Magic Garden
Photo by Victor Malyushev on Unsplash

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a little girl named Lilly. She loved spending time outdoors and exploring the world around her. One day, while she was out playing in the fields, she came across a beautiful garden.

The garden was full of colorful flowers, sparkling fountains, and twisting paths that led in every direction. Lilly was amazed by the beauty of the garden and decided to explore it further.

As she walked along the paths, she noticed that each flower had a unique scent and color. There were red roses, blue violets, yellow sunflowers, and many more. Lilly felt like she was in a magical world and couldn't wait to see what else the garden had in store for her.

As she continued to walk, she came across a large oak tree. The tree was so tall that it reached up to the sky, and its branches stretched out in every direction. Lilly climbed up the tree and found a small bird's nest nestled in the branches.

Inside the nest, there were three tiny eggs. Lilly carefully picked up one of the eggs and held it in her hands. Suddenly, she felt a warm sensation spreading throughout her body, and she heard a soft whisper in her ear.

"Welcome, Lilly. You have been chosen to care for this garden. With the magic of this egg, you can make the flowers grow and keep the garden beautiful."

Lilly couldn't believe her ears. She had never heard anything like this before. She looked down at the egg in her hands and noticed that it had turned a vibrant shade of green.

Excitedly, Lilly climbed down the tree and went back to the garden. She gently placed the egg on the ground and watched as the garden began to come to life. The flowers grew taller and brighter, the fountains sparkled with crystal-clear water, and the paths became smoother and more welcoming.

Lilly was amazed by the transformation of the garden. She knew that she had been given a special gift, and she promised to take care of the garden for as long as she lived.

Over the years, Lilly continued to care for the garden, and it became known as the most beautiful garden in all the land. People would come from far and wide to see the flowers and explore the twisting paths. And every time they visited, they would marvel at the magic of the garden.

Years passed, and Lilly grew old. She knew that it was time to pass on the gift of the garden to someone else. She climbed up the oak tree one last time and placed the egg back in the nest. She whispered a thank you to the garden and to the magic that had given her such a wonderful gift.

As she climbed down the tree, she saw a young girl walking towards the garden. The girl had a curious expression on her face, and Lilly knew that she was the one who would take care of the garden after her.

Lilly walked over to the girl and smiled. "Welcome," she said. "This garden is very special. Take good care of it, and it will bring you happiness and joy for many years to come."

The young girl smiled back at Lilly and stepped into the garden. Lilly watched as the garden came to life once again, and she knew that she had done her part in keeping the magic alive.

From that day on, the garden continued to thrive and bring joy to all who visited. And although Lilly was no longer there to tend to it, her memory lived on in the magic of the garden.

Fantasy

About the Creator

kevin hosford

I have always been a "writer" now I am learning how to write for a living.

I am doing a series of self help from financial wellness to mental wellness. Being happy should be everyone's number one goal.

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