Author: khushboo Gulwani

  • The Forgotten Library

    A forgotten library was located in the centre of a busy city, sandwiched between tall skyscrapers. The once-grand structure had deteriorated, with cracked windows and ivy-covered walls. Its splendour had been diminished by time, and its doors remained unopened, unused, and forgotten.

    An adventurous little girl named Alia was touring the city one summer day when she came across the abandoned library. She made the conscious decision to go inside because of its alluring mystery. She entered a realm that had been frozen in time after forcing through the hefty wooden doors.

    The walls were lined with unkempt shelves holding books that were just waiting to be unearthed. As Alia read the titles on their spines, each one containing an undiscovered narrative, her eyes widened in astonishment. A light whisper was heard when she extended her hand to touch a book, which had a tattered cover.

    Alia was startled yet engrossed as she listened. She was drawn further into the abandoned library as the murmurs grew louder. Her footsteps resounded through the empty halls as she followed the sound.

    She found a little, battered book unattended on a shelf in a secluded spot. She found its subtitle, “The Key to Imagination,” intriguing. She opened it with shaking hands to finKd blank pages. She yearned for a story to start as she closed her eyes, confused.

    Ink appeared on the pages as if by magic, bringing characters to life and creating tales of escapade and enchantment. Alia discovered herself engrossed in tales of valiant knights, strange creatures, and distant lands. The abandoned library has evolved into a doorway to countless opportunities.

    Alia kept going back to the abandoned library to write her own stories and tell them to the people she had found. As the rumours got louder, kids from all over the city started to throng to the library, eager to let their own imaginations run wild.

    As word of the abandoned library’s resurrection spread, the once-forgotten structure quickly blossomed. The citizens of the city came together to restore the library to its former splendour after realising the power of storytelling.

    Alia’s wish has been realised. The abandoned library had evolved into a source of creativity, a haven where tales were treasured and fantasies were allowed to run free. It reminded everyone who entered that even in the middle of a busy city, the power of a narrative could never be forgotten as a tribute to the enduring charm of books.

  • Journey Of Discovery

    A young girl named Swara used to reside in an ancient village tucked away in the rolling hills. She had a mind full of fantasy and a heart full of wonder. Swara was well-known across the hamlet for her fervent curiosity and love of exploration.

    Swara came across an outdated and damaged map laying on the ground as she was strolling around the village square one morning. Swara snatched it up and carefully inspected it, fascinated by its enigmatic markings and the promise of unexplored worlds. The map showed a far-off island with the name Parel that was told was full of magic and wonder and had been kept secret from the outside world for many years.

    Swara took a risky action because she couldn’t resist the pull of the unknown. Despite the villagers’ doubts and cautions, she made up her mind to go off on a quest to discover Parel. She went out on her epic journey with her map, a satchel packed with supplies, and an unshakeable spirit.

    Swara’s journey took her through thick forests, dangerous mountain passes, and over wide oceans. She encountered both allies and enemies along the journey, learning important lessons about faith, bravery, and the strength of will. She came across learned old sages who imparted their timeless knowledge, comical creatures that brought some whimsy to her travels, and compassionate strangers who provided her with shelter and direction.

    The enchantment got heavier in the air as Swara approached Parel. The once-familiar landscapes changed into enchanting regions with free-roaming talking animals and whispering trees. Swara moved ahead, guided by her steadfast intuition, her heart brimming with a mixture of exhilaration and apprehension.

    Swara finally reached the shores of Parel after facing a great deal of hardship. The island was a gorgeous paradise filled with fantastical creatures and vivid colours. She discovered old ruins while exploring the island’s secluded areas, and she also cracked codes that revealed the island’s mysteries.

    The lessons Parel gave Swara, not its outward beauty, were what made it truly magical. She came to realise that the voyage itself was the greatest adventure, not getting to the destination. Swara had developed wisdom, bravery, and compassion along the way. She had discovered that the world provided limitless opportunities for those who had an open mind and heart.

    Swara left Parel knowing the island would always retain a special place in her heart and with new-found understanding and a heart full of appreciation. She returned to the community with tales of her exploits and the understanding that true magic resided not only in far-off regions but also within each individual’s spirit.

    The village received Swara’s homecoming with wonder and admiration. The sceptic villagers had seen her change, and they were astounded by her stories of Parel. They were moved by her bravery and started pursuing it as well. They started to follow their own goals and venture into the unknown after being inspired by her bravery.

    The formerly sleepy community therefore flourished with newly discovered curiosity as its residents embraced the spirit of exploration Swara had sparked. In the end, it was a society as a whole that discovered the magic within themselves and set out on their own extraordinary journeys rather than just Swara who found Parel.