The Enchanted Garden of Time🔊

Once upon a time, in a land untouched by the paws of human encroachment, nestled within an emerald blanket of dense woods, lay the village of Eiren. The village, characterized by mud-cobbled huts and the melodies of constituent wildlife, housed an assortment of fascinating characters.

However, the magnet of all attention was a sprightly young girl named Evia. She was loved dearly for her selfless nature and courage and admired by the villagers for her radiant smile and never-failing optimism. But Evia was lonely, as her parents passed away when she was just a child.

One day, while ambling in the forest adjoining the village, she came across an enchanted garden, hidden behind an array of lush foliage and forgotten by time. Evia, stirred by the exoticism of the captivating colors and the symphony of hummingbirds, butterflies, and wind whispering tales unknown, explored the mystical garden that radiated an allure irresistible.

Deep inside the garden laid a colossal hourglass, entrenched amidst an array of peach and cherry blossoms. Evia was drawn towards it, despite its grim, almost lonely demeanor contrasting with the vibrant colors of the garden. The sand in the hourglass was flowing backward, giving her the impression that time within the enchanted garden moved backwards.

Evia’s visits to the garden became more frequent. She found peace within the enclosure of vibrant flora, wandering around the garden, which was a testimony to a bygone era but still radiating a youthful vivacity. Soon she discovered more about the hourglass. It was possessed with a magical capacity; when touched, it would show the person their past. Revealing not the factual, chronological past, but memories that were deep seated, some heart-warming, others too painful to bear.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, and Evia explored the wondrous world that the garden opened to her, revealing a past she barely remembered; the warmth of her mother’s touch, the melodious lullabies of her father, the silent tears that her infant self-had shed observing constellations.

One day when she touched the hourglass, she didn’t see her past but instead, saw a dreadful vision about her village being attacked by a neighboring clan. Filled with horror, Evia, using the circumstantial information given in the vision, alerted the villagers. Initially skeptical, the villagers eventually put their trust in her due to her sincerity.

Thanks to her prophecy, the villagers were prepared when the attack finally occurred. The attack was fierce; however, the villagers fought bravely, their unity and strategic planning, saving them from a dreadful fate. There were injuries, but no lives were lost. The enemy clan was defeated and retreated, humiliated.

Evia became the savior of the village. She was hailed as a heroine, her bravery and foresight celebrated. She wasn't lonely anymore, as everyone in the village now treated her as family. Her tears of loss had transformed into tears of joy, and once again, her beloved garden had gifted her something precious - a family.

While Eiren returned to its tranquil lifestyle over time, Evia's frequent sojourns to the garden continued. The enchanting garden remained her refuge, her instructor, and above all, the looking glass into the depths of her soul - all wrapped in the fragrant cradle of time, teaching her about life, loss, courage, and above all, love.