Elvie was thrilled to receive a gift on her 15th birthday, but what she got was unexpected. Grandma gifted her a very old and beat-up book and a chest. Elvie wasn’t sure what to make of it, but she knew that her grandmother always had a reason behind what she did. She inspected the book, she noticed that it was written in a language she couldn’t understand. She tried to decipher it, but it seemed like it was written in code. She put the book aside and began to examine the chest. The chest was made of wood, and it had intricate designs carved into it. She tried to open it, but it was locked. Elvie searched for a key, but she couldn’t find one. She left the chest and the book on her desk and went to bed.
The next morning, Elvie woke up to find that the chest was open, and the book was lying open next to it. She was surprised and confused, but she didn’t feel scared. It was as if something had unlocked the chest and opened the book for her. Elvie picked up the book and started to read it. As she read, the words began to make sense to her. She felt as if she had known the language all her life. The book was filled with stories of magic and adventure, and it was unlike anything she had ever read before. As she read, she noticed that the chest was glowing. She walked over to it and saw that it was filled with magical items. There was a wand, a potion, and a crystal. Elvie knew that these items were meant for her, and she couldn’t wait to explore the magical world that had opened up to her.
From that day on, Elvie spent all her time reading the book and experimenting with the magical items. She had found her true calling, and she knew that her life would never be the same again.
Elvie woke up feeling refreshed and ready for another day of tending her small garden. As she walked outside, she glimpsed something different in the air. It was subtle, but she could feel a magical energy swirling around her plants. She continued to gather her fresh herbs and vegetables, but now she was more aware of the subtle magical things happening around her. She saw a small fairy perched on a nearby flower, and a tree spirit waving in the breeze. It was as if the world around her had come alive with magic, and she was now privy to its secrets. She felt grateful for the gift of sight and vowed to use it to protect and nurture her small garden. More danger was to come in the next couple of days ahead.
© LynnNicole Blevins 2023-05-10