
The Lost Key
By Ken

29 Jun, 2023

Once upon a time, in the sleepy town of Gilly Gully, there was a mysterious old house on top of a hill. It was known as the Whispering House, because of the strange whispers that could be heard when the wind blew.

Legend says, a kind-hearted wizard named Bernar lived in the Whispering House. He was a wise old wizard with a long white beard and wore a long robe of rich purple. His house was filled with numerous artifacts and magical potions.

In the heart of Gilly Gully lived an adventurous and curious little boy named Sammy. Sammy was a bright, young lad with a thirst for adventure and his curiosity often led him to trouble.

Sammy had heard of the mysterious Whispering House and the old wizard Bernar from his Grandpa's tales. The tales intrigued Sammy, and he decided to unravel the mystery of the Whispering House himself.

So, one sunny afternoon, Sammy, dressed in his favorite explorer outfit, set off on his adventure. His heart pounded with excitement as he climbed the steep hill towards the Whispering House.

The house was larger than he had imagined. It towered over him with its eerie charm. As he stepped closer, he could hear the faint whispers carried by the wind.

Sammy felt a shiver down his spine but his curiosity spurred him on. Gathering his courage, Sammy knocked on the ancient door. He held his breath as he waited for a response.

The heavy door creaked open, revealing the old wizard, Bernar. Sammy was taken aback by Bernar's tall figure and old, but warm smile. Bernar invited Sammy in, as he recognized the spark of curiosity in Sammy's eyes.

Inside the house was a world Sammy had only imagined. Magical artifacts, potions, spell books, and strange creatures filled the rooms. Sammy's eyes widened with wonder.

Bernar, seeing Sammy's amazement, decided to show him around the house. They wandered through rooms filled with objects that glowed, floated, and sometimes, even spoke!

In a room filled with books that stretched to the ceiling, Sammy found a golden book. The whispers in the house grew louder as he approached the book.

Curious, Sammy asked Bernar about the book. Bernar explained that it was a magical spell book and the source of the whispers. The book whispered the spells to keep the magic alive in the house.

Sammy, filled with awe, asked if he could learn a spell. Bernar was hesitant at first, but then decided to teach him a simple levitating spell, taking care to explain the responsibilities that came with magic.

Sammy, with focus and determination, successfully mastered the levitating spell. With a wave of his hand and the incantation, he could make objects float. Sammy was ecstatic with this new discovery.

Over the next few weeks, Sammy visited Bernar's house every day after school. Bernar taught him not just magic, but lessons about life, kindness, and the beauty of nature.

Sammy's friendship with Bernar made him more mature and mindful. He started enjoying the magic of everyday life, the magic of sharing, caring, learning and the magic of friendship.

One day, as Sammy was leaving the Whispering House, he heard Bernar whisper a spell from the golden book. The whispers began to fade away, and the house fell silent.

Sammy rushed inside to find Bernar with the golden book in his hands. Bernar explained that he was getting old and had decided to pass on the golden book and the house to Sammy.

The golden book had chosen Sammy because of his kind heart and adventurous spirit. Sammy was overwhelmed and promised to keep the magic alive and use it for good.

Bernar then turned into a golden light and disappeared, leaving the house and the golden book to Sammy. The house was still, but the magic was still alive and strong.

Sammy, now the guardian of the Whispering House, carried on the legacy of Bernar. He became a wise and loved figure in Gilly Gully, just like Bernar had been.

The house on the hill continued to whisper its magical secrets to the wind, and Sammy, who had become the new wizard of Gilly Gully, read out loud from the golden book, spreading the magic far and wide.

Sammy's tales became the new legends of Gilly Gully. Children would listen in awe as he spoke about his adventures in the Whispering House, instilling a sense of magic and wonder in them.

Sammy, now an old and wise wizard, would sometimes see a spark of his younger self in the children's eyes. And he would know that soon, it would be time to pass on the golden book to another curious and kind-hearted child.

And so, the magical legacy of the Whispering House continued. No longer was it a mystery, but rather, a beacon of hope, imagination and magic for all who lived in Gilly Gully.