
The Enchanted Glade
By Putri Dianing

19 Dec, 2024

Lila, a curious young girl with an adventurous spirit, wandered deeper into the forest, her eyes wide with wonder. Her bare feet trod softly on the forest floor, leaving barely a mark.

"I've never been this far before," she murmured to herself, her voice barely a whisper against the backdrop of nature's melody.

Lila paused, captivated by the tranquil beauty of the scene. The deer watched her with a gentle gaze, neither startled nor afraid.

"Hello there," she greeted softly, feeling an inexplicable connection to the creature. The lizards, sensing no threat, continued their playful dance among the ferns.

A soft glow enveloped Lila, and she felt a tingling sensation in her fingertips. "What's happening?" she wondered aloud, a mix of excitement and curiosity in her voice.

The deer nodded its head, as if encouraging her to embrace the moment.

Lila knelt beside the stones, tracing the symbols with awe. "These must be the secrets of the forest," she thought, her heart swelling with a sense of discovery and belonging.

The deer approached, its presence comforting and wise.

Lila closed her eyes, allowing the magic of the glade to wash over her. "I feel like I belong here," she whispered, her voice filled with wonder.

The lizards paused their play, and the deer stood by her side, a guardian of the glade's secrets.

Lila rose to her feet, her heart full of gratitude. "Thank you," she said to the deer, who dipped its head in acknowledgment.

With a final glance at the enchanted glade, she turned and made her way back, the whispers of the forest guiding her path.