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Sunflower
Last year all of my sunflowers died. I started the seeds early and followed all the basic instructions to raise the plants, but as soon as I planted them outside, they all disappeared slowly. Supposedly the bunnies in my backyard love them as salad. This year I promised myself no matter what, my sunflowers would live. From the mistakes of the previous year, I took notes and started my seeds indoors, early. On about five egg containers my little seeds began their lives with a moist touch of soil. I kept them by the window where the sun reaches the most. From ritual watering and motivational speeches, my baby sunflowers started sprouting one by one. It is a joy to watch the seeds sprout with the potential of growing into a forest. I started daydreaming of a walk in our backyard, surrounded by sunflowers.
By Homayra Adiba10 months ago in Chapters
“The frog prince of Virendor”
In the mystical land of Virendor, where magic and nature coexisted in delicate balance, an ancient prophecy whispered of a legendary Frog Prince. This prophecy foretold that a humble frog, born under the light of the Bloodmoon Lily, would one day rise to become a savior in a time of great peril.The story begins with a simple pond, nestled deep within the Enchanted Forest of Virendor. In this secluded pond, lived a young frog named Finnigan. With emerald-green skin and a shimmering golden crown-shaped mark on his back, Finnigan was destined for greatness.One fateful night, as the Bloodmoon Lily cast its crimson glow upon the pond, a shadowy evil emerged from the depths of the forest. A wicked sorceress known as Malora sought to drain the magical essence of Virendor to increase her power. Her dark minions spread like a plague, corrupting the once-vibrant flora and fauna.As despair spread through the land, Finnigan felt a mysterious surge of energy within him. With his newfound abilities, he embarked on a perilous journey, accompanied by a quirky cast of animal companions: Luna, the wise owl; Hopper, the daring grasshopper; and Misty, the elusive firefly.Their quest was to locate the ancient Guardians of Virendor, mythical creatures who held the keys to restoring the balance of magic. Along the way, Finnigan faced trials of bravery, wisdom, and friendship. He unlocked his potential as a powerful sorcerer and gained the trust of the Guardians.The ultimate showdown between Finnigan and Malora took place in the heart of the Bloodmoon Lily's radiant glow. With his friends by his side and the magic of Virendor at his command, Finnigan confronted the sorceress in an epic battle.In a climactic moment, Finnigan's heart filled with compassion, and he offered Malora a chance at redemption. Touched by his sincerity, Malora renounced her dark ways, and together they used their combined magic to heal the land.The prophecy was fulfilled, and Finnigan's tale became a legend, reminding the creatures of Virendor that even the humblest among them could rise to greatness. The balance of magic and nature was restored, and peace returned to the mystical land.And so, the Frog Prince of Virendor, with his loyal friends and the magic of the Bloodmoon Lily, lived on in songs and stories, a symbol of hope and the enduring power of unity and love.
By SONIA ALFRED10 months ago in Fiction