The Mystery of the Closed Garden

    By Marcos

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    28 Aug, 2023

    Nestled amidst the serenity of nature, the village was a picturesque place, with houses dotting the verdant landscape. A river meandered through, bringing life to this homely place.

    The heart of the village was a golden door within the garden, shrouded in secrecy. It was a whimsical detail that stirred the imagination of the villagers, especially the children.

    Among all the children, Pedro was the most intrigued by the golden door. His curious mind always wondered about the mysteries that lay beyond it.

    Pedro, consumed by his curiosity, decided to uncover the secret of the golden door. His little heart raced with excitement and fear as he approached the door.

    As he reached out to touch the door, he felt an unusual warmth. He turned the golden knob and pushed open the door. The sight that met his eyes left him astounded.

    A magnificent garden unveiled itself, teeming with creatures that seemed to be out of a fairy-tale. The air was filled with enchanting melodies from unseen creatures, and the scent of blossoms unknown to him.

    Pedro beheld a majestic, white unicorn grazing on luscious green pastures. Its mane glowed ethereally, and its eyes were kind and gentle.

    Seeing Pedro, the unicorn approached him and bowed, as if acknowledging his presence. Pedro was amazed and reached out to touch its velvety snout, his eyes wide with wonder.

    The unicorn gently nudged Pedro with its head, ushering him to explore further. Nervously, but excited, Pedro followed the unicorn deeper into the garden.

    They came upon a brook, where tiny golden fishes, with wings, were merrily fluttering and swimming around. Pedro had never seen anything as magical as this.

    Pedro, in awe, extended a finger as one fish landed on it. It tickled him, making him giggle, and then flew back into the brook. Pedro's heart was filled with joy.

    As the day ended, Pedro had made friends with many magical creatures. He saw fireflies that lit up like fireworks and talking trees that narrated stories from the past.

    However, as dusk approached, Pedro felt a pull in his heart. He realized he needed to return to his world. He turned to the unicorn and promised to keep their secret safe.

    The unicorn nodded understandingly. It led him back to the golden door. As Pedro stepped out, he felt time regain its pace, and the door close behind him.

    Over the years, Pedro often visited the enchanted garden, each visit adding to his treasure of memories. The village grew, and so did Pedro, both preserving the secret of the garden.

    As an old man now, Pedro often sat by the garden, reminiscing the magical experiences. The golden door was now hidden by overgrown flowers and only visible to those who believed in its magic.

    One day, a young girl named Clara approached Pedro, her eyes reflecting the same curiosity which used to shine in Pedro's eyes when he was her age.

    Clara asked about the garden and the golden door visible only to her. It was then Pedro knew that Clara had the sight. He saw a chance to pass on the magic.

    Pedro gently led Clara to the golden door hidden amidst the flowers. He encouraged her to open the door but remember to keep the magic within safe, just as he had done.

    As Clara opened the door, she gasped at the sight that opened up before her. Pedro could only smile, knowing that the enchantment of the garden would flourish with a new guardian.

    Clara embraced the gift of magic and its responsibility. Soon, the garden witnessed the return of the unicorn, the golden fishes, and all the mystical creatures that once befriended Pedro.

    As for Pedro, he was content that the secret of the garden was in safe hands. He knew that the magic would endure, as long as there were children like Clara, with hearts pure and open to the wonder.

    The villagers spoke of how Clara and Pedro would often be found by the garden, deep in conversation. They could only wonder what secrets the golden door held.

    The garden remained a haven of magic, a testament to the power of belief and imagination. And the golden door stood quietly, holding the secrets of a world that was a child's dream come true.

    Pedro left the village one day, peacefully in his sleep. His spirit, villagers believed, still roamed the garden, watching over Clara as she safeguarded the enchanting world behind the golden door.

    Clara, even as an old woman, never failed to uphold the promise she made to Pedro. She carefully nurtured the secret, waiting for the day another curious child with pure heart would find the golden door.

    As the cycle continued, the vibrant village lived on, surrounded by its hills and forests, preserving the tale of the garden and its golden door, ready to welcome the next guardian of its magical secrets.

    The Mystery of the Closed Garden