The Three Dwarves and the Enchanted House

    By slavok.d

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    09 May, 2024

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.'

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

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

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

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    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.

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

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

    The Three Dwarves and the Enchanted House