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Beyond the Horizon

A Tale of the Sky and the Moon

By Afsal ShajiPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Beyond the Horizon
Photo by Tyler van der Hoeven on Unsplash

Once upon a time, the sky and the moon were close companions, spending their days and nights together in harmony. They would travel the world together, watching over the creatures below and illuminating the darkness with their brilliant glow. But as time passed, the moon began to yearn for something more.

"I love our adventures together, dear sky," the moon said one night. "But I long to explore beyond the horizon, to see what lies beyond the borders of our world."

The sky understood the moon's desires, but he also knew that leaving the world they knew could be dangerous. "Are you sure this is what you want, my friend?" the sky asked. "The unknown can be treacherous."

The moon was determined, however, and so the sky agreed to help her on her journey. He created a magical portal that would transport the moon to the other side of the horizon, promising to keep watch over her until she returned.

As the moon stepped through the portal, she felt a rush of excitement and fear. She had never been so far from home before. The landscape before her was strange and unfamiliar, full of colors and shapes she had never seen. But the moon was determined to explore, and so she began her journey.

For weeks she wandered, marveling at the wonders of this new world. She saw mountains that reached to the heavens, vast oceans that stretched as far as the eye could see, and forests filled with creatures she had never imagined. And yet, for all its beauty, the moon found herself feeling homesick. She missed the familiar faces of the sky and the creatures below.

One night, as the moon gazed down at the world below, she saw a glimmer of light in the distance. It was the sky, calling out to her from across the horizon. The moon rushed towards the light, desperate to return to her friend.

When she reached the other side, the sky enveloped her in a warm embrace. "I'm so glad you're back, my friend," he said. "You were missed."

The moon smiled, feeling a sense of relief and joy wash over her. "I missed you too," she said. "I realized that there is no place like home."

Together, the sky and the moon resumed their travels, exploring the world they knew and loved. But now they did so with a deeper appreciation for what they had, and a newfound sense of adventure in their hearts.

As they journeyed, the sky taught the moon how to create her own portals, allowing her to explore the world beyond the horizon whenever she wanted. And though the moon still ventured out into the unknown from time to time, she always returned home to the sky, grateful for the gift of their friendship and the wonders of their world.

And so, the sky and the moon continued to travel together, watching over the world and each other, forever bound by their love and their adventures beyond the horizon.As they traveled, the sky and the moon met many creatures and beings, some friendly and some not. But they faced every challenge together, relying on their mutual trust and love to guide them.

Eventually, the sky and the moon became known throughout the world for their kindness and wisdom. People and creatures alike would seek them out for advice and guidance, and the two companions were always happy to oblige.

Years passed, but the sky and the moon never grew tired of their travels. They continued to explore the world with wonder and excitement, always discovering new and amazing things. And though they faced challenges and obstacles along the way, they knew that as long as they had each other, they could overcome anything.

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Afsal Shaji

story teller from india

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