
The Sorceress's Cure
By Storybird

18 Jul, 2023

Once upon a time, in a realm known as Eldoria, lived an incredibly brave and compassionate princess by the name of Rosella. Her father, the just King Eldon, had fallen ill.

Rosella's heart ached at the sight of her once mighty father, now bedridden. The kingdom's greatest physicians were at a loss. They had no cure for the king's mysterious ailiness.

Rosella, refusing to accept her father's fate, decided to find a cure herself. She ventured forth, clad in her royal attire, determined to save her father and her kingdom.

Along her journey, she encountered an old woman who claimed she knew of a remedy. But she was not just any old woman; she was Malvina, an evil sorceress.

Malvina told Rosella that the cure was a rare flower known as the "Wish Blossom". She then warned Rosella it was protected by a deadly dragon, in a far-off land.

Rosella, driven by the love and fear for her father's life, thanked the sorceress and mounted her horse, ready to face whatever perils awaited her.

Upon reaching the dragon's lair, she saw the beast sleeping soundly. The Wish Blossom gleamed in the moonlight, nestled between the dragon's claws.

Rosella, slowly and quietly, reached to snatch the flower. But as she touched it, the dragon awakened with a roar, revealing sharp teeth and fiery eyes.

Yet, Rosella was not afraid. She faced the dragon, stating her purpose with dignity and determination. She had a kingdom to save and she would not back down.

The dragon, astounded by the princess’s bravery, allowed her to take the flower. But he warned her it held an even greater power if it bloomed on the morrow of a full moon.

With the Wish Blossom in her possession, Rosella thanked the dragon and hurried back to her kingdom. She was naive to the ulterior motive of the sorceress.

Upon her return, Malvina was waiting. She wanted the mighty power the flower could offer. The evil sorceress threatened to spread more disease if Rosella refused.

But Rosella, clever and brave, saw through Malvina's wicked scheme. She challenged the sorceress to a game of wits. If Rosella won, Malvina had to leave forever.

The game was intense and suspenseful. Both were equally intelligent, but Rosella won due to her pure heart and keen mind. Malvina, defeated, vanished into thin air.

With the threat gone, Rosella rushed to her father's side and placed the Wish Blossom in a vase by his bed. The princess anxiously waited for the morrow of the full moon.

And as the full moon shined down on Eldoria, the Wish Blossom bloomed, emitting a glowing light filling the room. King Eldon awoke, revived and cured of his ailment.

Eldoria celebrated their king’s recovery and hailed Princess Rosella as a savior. Rosella, rest assured, slept peacefully, knowing her father was safe and her kingdom protected.

The tale of Princess Rosella's bravery, wit, and compassion spread far and wide. She was a beacon of hope, inspiring young girls and boys in her kingdom and beyond.

King Eldon, filled with pride for his daughter, appointed her as the kingdom's Protector. Rosella, filled with honor, pledged to safeguard Eldoria, come whatever may.

Under Rosella’s rule, Eldoria prospered. Her courage, intelligence and pure heart were the pillars of her reign. And so, the story of Princess Rosella became the stuff of legends.