The Enchanted Bride

A Tale Of Courage,Kindness,And The Magic Of Listening

By Story writesPublished 9 months ago • 3 min read

Long, long ago, in a kingdom hidden between emerald hills and silver rivers, there lived a girl named Liana. She was known throughout the land not just for her beauty, but for her kindness. Orphaned at a young age, she grew up in a small cottage at the edge of the Whispering Woods, raised by her wise grandmother.

One golden afternoon, while gathering herbs in the forest, Liana heard the faint cry of a bird. Following the sound, she found a tiny, silver-feathered bird trapped beneath a fallen branch. Without hesitation, she freed the creature and gently cared for its wounds.

As night fell, the bird transformed into an ancient sorcerer wrapped in robes of starlight.

"You have a pure heart," he said, bowing low. "For your compassion, I grant you a rare gift — the power to understand and speak to all living things. But beware: true magic lies not in speaking, but in listening."

He vanished, leaving behind a single shimmering feather.

Years passed, and Liana grew into a woman of extraordinary grace and wisdom. One day, the young Prince Elric, adventurous and noble, came to the village disguised as a traveler. When he met Liana, he was enchanted by her spirit. They spent days wandering the forests, speaking with animals and learning the secrets of the earth. Before long, they fell deeply in love.

Elric revealed his true identity and asked for Liana’s hand in marriage. Preparations for the royal wedding filled the air with joy. But far away, hidden in the Blackthorn Mountains, a wicked witch named Morvena watched with jealous eyes. Furious that a simple village girl would become queen, she cast a terrible spell on the kingdom the night before the wedding.

The rivers froze, the flowers wilted, the people and even the king and queen turned to stone.

Only Liana remained untouched.

Awakening to a world turned gray and silent, Liana refused to surrender. Holding the silver feather close to her heart, she called upon the winds, the trees, and the spirits of the forest for guidance. The winds whispered:

"Seek the Tower of Shadows; there lies the witch’s heart."

Armed only with her courage, Liana journeyed beyond the known lands, crossing misty valleys and haunted woods. Along the way, she tamed a wild wolf, befriended a firebird, and even convinced a grumpy mountain troll to help her find the hidden tower.

At last, Liana reached Morvena’s lair — a tower of black stone, wrapped in thorn and mist. Inside, the witch challenged her with riddles and illusions. But Liana’s gift — the ability to truly listen — helped her see through every trick.

In the heart of the tower, she found a glass orb containing Morvena’s heart. Summoning all her inner strength and the magic of every creature she had helped along her journey, Liana shattered the orb.

The curse lifted in a flash of golden light.

The kingdom awoke with a roar of life — rivers sang, flowers bloomed, and the people cheered. Liana returned to the palace, and under a sky woven with stars, she and Prince Elric were finally wed.

As queen, Liana ruled with wisdom, compassion, and the magic of understanding — the greatest magic of all.

And so, the tale of the Enchanted Bride lived on for generations, whispered by winds through forests and sung by rivers across distant lands.

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