The Hidden Castle Of Dreams
Once upon a time, a small kingdom named Ridor, nestled amid vast mountains and expansive forests, hummed with serenity. It was famous for its tranquil environment, radiant terra once brimming with lush greenery, and its majestic castle standing tall at the edge of the town, which was no ordinary castle but a place of myriad dreams, known as The Hidden Castle of Dreams.
King Roald ruled Ridor with his wife, Queen Elira. The kingdom thrived under their leadership, offering harmonious co-existence to its inhabitants. Despite their administrative prowess, the king and queen had a private longing – they wished for their little daughter, Princess Ella, to broaden her mind beyond the monarchy’s confines and understand the true essence of life.
Princess Ella was no ordinary child. From a young age, she had a unique inclination towards dreams. She would often lose herself in her dreams, exploring places that were far beyond her real world. Influenced by her interest, King Roald decided to present the Hidden Castle of Dreams to his beloved daughter on her twelfth birthday.
The Hidden Castle of Dreams was an architectural beauty, surrounded by exquisite gardens blending magically into the dreamy landscape. The castle contained enchanted rooms, each room possessing the ability to render a distinct dream. These dreams ranged from those of flying in the sky with birds to swimming in the ocean with aquatic creatures, from experiencing the life of a peasant to being a knight fighting ferociously in the battlefield.
On Ella's twelfth birthday, the king and queen, with a heart full of hopes, unveiled the castle to her. The princess was astounded by this incredible gift. Without wasting a moment, she began her journey through the castle exploring each room one by one, immersing herself into the various dreams and uncovering the layers of reality and life.
The dreams were so vivid and the experiences so profound that Ella began to understand the true essence of life, as wished by her parents. She learned about the value of courage from her dream of being a knight, felt the worth of hard work from living as a peasant, sensed the freedom from her dream of flying, and understood the importance of protection from the dream of swimming amidst the labyrinth ocean with marine creatures. Every night brought a new dream, and every dream taught her a new lesson.
Years passed by and Ella, who was once an innocent, naïve princess, had now transformed into a wise young lady. Ella's intelligence and understanding of the kingdom's vitality impressed King Roald and Queen Elira profusely. They knew it was time to announce Ella as their successor.
On her eighteenth birthday, before the entire kingdom, Ella was announced as the future queen. The kingdom celebrated in honour of their new queen, and Ella's heart swelled with pride and responsibility.
However, with great power comes great responsibility. Ella was soon faced with her first challenge as a queen when a deadly drought hit the kingdom. Determined to save her people and kingdom, Ella remembered her dream of being a peasant, the arduous work they did to fetch water miles away, and how they conserved every drop of it. She instantly ordered the construction of a massive water reservoir that could suffice their needs and help them through the drought.
Similarly, whenever the kingdom faced trouble, Ella's dreams guided her through it. Her leadership proved successful and admirable, earning her people's love, respect, and allegiance, with the Hidden Castle of Dreams standing as an illuminating beacon of wisdom in the heart of Ridor.
And so, Ella's reign continued, and the Hidden Castle of Dreams remained a cornerstone of wisdom in the Ridor kingdom. Until the end, Ella held her profound experiences in the castle close to her heart, shaping her to become the wise and beloved queen that the kingdom would cherish beyond her reign.