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The Valley of Gifts
The confused girl wandered aimlessly around the neverending valley. Despite the fact that the valley guided her journey she encountered unexpected obstacles along the way. In one moment she could be dealing with a laughing hyena trying to play tricks on her. In the next stretch of the journey, angry crows would be trying to…
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The Rejected Well Keeper
The well keeper had been wronged. She had worked hard, carefully tending the well, removing weeds and repairing cracks. For many years she had ensured that the water remained fresh and wholesome. She felt proud of what she had achieved. Ensuring that the village had clean water was not a celebrated role like that of…
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The Abandoned Lighthouse
Just off the shore, on the south westerly tip of the island, stood a lighthouse. It had been built many years before, when this part of the seas had been a busy trade route. It had seen huge ships carrying valuable cargo to rich men in elaborate houses. It had also been a guiding light…
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The Snake and the Little Bird
In the depths of the ancient woodland there lived a scruffy, unassuming little bird. She loved to go about her day gathering twigs to help other creatures to build secure homes. Sometimes she would fly around the woods gathering litter and moving hazards to prevent others from coming to harm. The little bird was a…
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The Swan and the Paper Crane
The tired girl wandered slowly beside the shimmering lake. She had been here many times before but today her heart was heavy and her mind was impatient. Usually the lake was a deep blue colour but today it was a dull grey, reflecting both the uninspiring weather and the girl’s dampened mood. Then, in the…