The Blacksmith's Dream🔊

Once upon a time, in a town called Warwickshire, there was a humble blacksmith named Arthur. Known for his unmatched skill in crafting ornamental ironwork, Arthur was a well-loved figure in the town. However, even with much recognition, he led a life of solitude, barely speaking to anyone in town. Arthur had a secret most townsfolk couldn't even dare to think about; he was born gifted. Arthur could dream about future events, and this terrified him. The future, Arthur thought, isn't something ordinary men should mess with.

One frigid evening, in one of his dreams, he saw a young maiden, Isolde, the baker's daughter, trapped in a burning house. Arthur woke up gasping, beads of sweat trickling down his face. The image of Isolde’s terrified face ruled his thoughts. That next day, Arthur took it upon himself to ensure Isolde's safety.

While in an attempt to prevent the impending catastrophe, Arthur grew close to Isolde. They spent beautiful afternoons together, laughed under the sun-filled sky, and their bond deepened each passing day. Arthur, unintentionally, fell in love with Isolde's radiant spirit.

A week later, on a stormy night, the lightning struck. Arthur's dream started turning into reality when he saw thick smoke emerging from the house Isolde was in. Paralyzed with fear, Arthur mustered all his courage and rushed towards the house.

The scene was chaos, embers were dancing in the air, the cloud of smoke clung heavily and the once lively house was now doomed. But amidst the chaos, Arthur found his purpose. He forced his way into the burning house, and his heart squeezed at the sight of Isolde crumpled on the floor.

Arthur, shoving his fear aside, picked Isolde in his arms and struggled his way out of the burning house. It felt like eternity, but he finally emerged out of the inferno, carrying an unconscious Isolde.

In the days that followed, Isolde recovered under Arthur’s careful attention. Arthur, with a newfound courage, confessed his love and his extraordinary ability to dream about future events to Isolde. Instead of fear and apprehension, Isolde's eyes filled with admiration and respect.

From that day forward, Arthur no longer lived in fear of his gift but decided to use it for the good of his people and the woman he loved. The village of Warwickshire flourished under his silent guardianship. As for Arthur and Isolde, they found a blissful life, full of love, understanding, and most importantly, acceptance. It wasn't just about acceptable for Arthur being different, but also acknowledging that his difference was his strength—a gift, not a curse.