
The Three Dwarves and the Enchanted House
By slavok.d

09 May, 2024

In a round house within a dense forest, lived three dwarves: Bram, Orin, and Fen. They were content but for one predicament - they couldn't leave their house.

The house was comfortable, filled with hearty food, warm hearths, and soft beds. But the dwarves longed for the outside world, for the house was enchanted, keeping them bound.

Bram, the oldest, proposed a plan. 'We need to break the curse,' he said. 'And for that, we need the golden acorn from the highest tree.'

The dwarves began their quest inside the house. They grew a tree, nurtured it, and it reached the roof, breaking it open.

Orin, the youngest, climbed the tree, braving the heights. He retrieved the golden acorn, his heart pounding with hope.

Upon Orin's return, Fen, the middle dwarf, took the golden acorn. He crushed it, creating a golden dust that sparkled in the moonlight.

Bram then chanted an ancient spell. The golden dust swirled around them, and the air filled with a magical energy. They felt a shift, a release.

Finally, the enchantment was lifted. The dwarves were free. They rushed out, laughing and crying, embracing the world they had missed for so long.

They explored the forest, breathed the fresh air, and relished their newfound freedom. The world was as beautiful as they remembered.

But as night fell, they returned to their round house. It was, after all, their home. The house that had once confined them now offered comfort.

They realized that the enchantment was not a curse but a lesson. They had learned to appreciate their home while yearning for the world outside.

And so, the story of the three dwarves serves as a reminder. It teaches us to appreciate what we have, even as we strive for more.