
The Night Magic
By 舒婷

09 Jan, 2024

In the small town of Marigold, when the sun set, the magic began. Kids would scamper off to bed, eager for the enchanting darkness. As the moon winked from the sky, an unusual glow would spread across the town.

One such night, a little boy named Oliver found a mysterious black pebble. It was unlike anything he had ever seen, glittering with a peculiar luminescence. He eagerly pocketed it, his mind already brimming with possibilities.

Oliver shared his discovery with his best friend, Luna, a clever and adventurous girl. Luna was equally intrigued by the black pebble and together, they decided to explore its magic.

That night, under the star-studded sky, Oliver and Luna sat with the black pebble between them. As Oliver gently touched the pebble, it glowed brighter, casting a magical aura around them.

Suddenly, a wispy figure materialized from the pebble's glow. It introduced itself as Noctis, the spirit of the night, trapped in the pebble by a powerful sorcerer.

Noctis explained that only a pure-hearted child could free him. Oliver and Luna, driven by their innate goodness and courage, decided to help Noctis regain his freedom.

They embarked on an exciting journey, guided by Noctis. They encountered magical creatures, navigated through enchanted forests, and solved complex riddles.

Their bravery was tested when they faced a fearsome dragon. But with clever thinking, they outsmarted the dragon, earning his respect and his aid.

With the dragon's help, they finally reached the sorcerer's castle. However, the sorcerer proved to be a formidable adversary. He trapped them in a maze of illusions.

But Oliver and Luna were not deterred. They used their knowledge of the night sky, taught by Noctis, to navigate through the maze. Finally, they reached the sorcerer's chamber.

The sorcerer challenged them to a duel of magic. Oliver and Luna, with their pure hearts and the power of the black pebble, matched the sorcerer spell for spell.

The decisive moment came when Luna, inspired by the dragon's courage, conjured a spell of friendship. This spell was so powerful that it broke the sorcerer's malicious magic.

The sorcerer, defeated by the power of friendship and kindness, released Noctis from the black pebble. Noctis, now free, thanked the children for their bravery and kindness.

As a token of gratitude, Noctis granted them the ability to summon him whenever they needed help. He then disappeared into the night sky, promising to watch over them.

Oliver and Luna returned to Marigold as heroes. Their adventure had not only freed Noctis but also brought them closer to each other.

From that day forward, the nights in Marigold were magical. The stars shone brighter, the wind whispered tales of courage, and every child slept with dreams of their own adventures.

Oliver and Luna, with their unyielding spirit and pure hearts, had taught the town the true power of darkness - it wasn't something to fear, but a canvas for imagination and magic.

And so, every night, as the moon rose over Marigold, the children waited for the enchantment to begin, their hearts filled with the magic of the night.

As for Oliver and Luna, their friendship remained unbroken, and their hearts, forever brave. They always carried the magic of the night within them, ready for their next adventure.

And the black pebble? It sat quietly on Oliver's windowsill, a constant reminder of their incredible journey and the magic that lay within the heart of darkness.

As they grew older, they would often look at the pebble and smile, their eyes twinkling with the memory of their adventure. The magic of the night lived on in their hearts, lighting up their dreams and guiding their way.

And every time the sun set in Marigold, they would look up at the star-studded sky and whisper a silent 'thank you' to Noctis, their friend from the night, who was always watching over them.

Thus, the tale of the Night Magic is a tale of friendship, bravery, and the power of pure hearts. It is a tale that echoes through the streets of Marigold every night, igniting the imaginations of all who hear it.

And so, in the small town of Marigold, when the sun set, magic always began, and dreams took flight into the star-studded sky. And every child knew that within the heart of darkness, lay a world of enchanting magic.

The legend of the Night Magic continues to inspire the children of Marigold, reminding them that even in darkness, there is light, magic, and boundless possibilities. And that, dear reader, is the power of the Night Magic.