Wednesday 21 June 2023

Lily

Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived a young girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her mother and father and spent most of her days exploring the nearby woods. Lily was always curious and adventurous, and she loved nothing more than discovering new things.

One day, while wandering through the forest, Lily stumbled upon an old, abandoned cottage. The cottage was overgrown with vines, and the roof was caving in. Despite its dilapidated condition, Lily was drawn to the cottage and decided to explore it further.

As she stepped inside, she was surprised to find that the cottage was not as abandoned as she had first thought. A small, wrinkled woman was sitting in a rocking chair by the fireplace. The woman smiled at Lily and invited her to sit down and talk.

The woman introduced herself as a wise old witch and told Lily that she had been waiting for someone to come and visit her. The witch had a kind heart and shared her wisdom with Lily, teaching her about herbs and potions and the ways of the forest.

Lily visited the witch every day and learned many things from her. She learned how to make healing potions from herbs and how to communicate with the animals of the forest. The witch became like a grandmother to Lily, and she loved spending time with her.

One day, after spending the whole day with the witch, Lily realized that it was getting late and she needed to return home. As she said goodbye to the witch, the old woman gave her a small pouch of herbs and said, "Keep these with you always, my dear. They will bring you luck and protect you from harm."

Lily thanked the witch and made her way home, feeling grateful for the new knowledge and friendship she had gained. From that day on, she carried the pouch of herbs with her wherever she went, and she always felt safe and protected.

Years passed, and Lily grew up to be a wise and skilled young woman, respected by all who knew her. She never forgot the lessons she had learned from the witch and continued to use her knowledge to help others. And every time she visited the old cottage, she felt the presence of the wise old witch, watching over her and guiding her on her journey.

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