The Other Side of The Door🔊

There was once a tiny, cobblestone village nestled in the valley in between two mountain ranges, named Lochen. The village had a peculiar characteristic. At the heart of the village, there stood an ancient, ominous black door. It stood tall and alone, mounted within a stone frame, with no wall attached to it. The door was a mystery - it appeared to lead to nowhere. The villagers of Lochen had a tale passed down from generations that it was a gateway to another world. No one knew if this was true because no one in the village was brave enough to open the door. The black door became a symbol of fear and remained untouched for hundreds of years.

The story begins with a young, curious mind named Liam. He was a peculiar child, enthralled by adventures and discovery. Liam was quite different from his peers. Most people in Lochen were content with the nonchalant, quaint life it provided. But Liam didn't just want to farm and trade. He yearned for a great adventure; he yearned for the thrill of the unknown.

One warm summer night, as the villagers were preparing for the annual Harvest Festival, Liam, drawn to the strangely enchanting dark door, decided to venture out alone. With every step he took towards the door, fear and excitement wrestled within his heart. As he reached the door, he hesitated for a moment; then, gathering all his courage, opened the door.

As soon as he swung it open, Liam was engulfed by a sudden rush of cold air, and his surroundings changed. He was no longer in the cozy town of Lochen. The environment was weirdly magical yet familiar, just like his village but in an ethereal way. Architecture was similar, but the colors were far vibrant, far more alive. The people seemed chipper and happier.

Both charmed and terribly confused, Liam walked further into this bizarre world. Strangely, he felt at home in this magical place. The people here were as warm as they were back in Lochen. As he interacted with the people of the other world, it was revealed to him that their ancestry, tradition, and culture were remarkably similar to that of Lochen. It was as they were people of the same kingdom separated by a mystical door.

Meanwhile, back in Lochen, the villagers discovered that Liam had opened the door and was no longer to be found. The calm and serene atmosphere of the annual festival was replaced with chaos and panic. But, among the pandemonium, stood one determined man, Liam's father. He decided to go through the door to bring back his son.

On his journey, he joined the villagers of the other world to search for Liam and found that the people of this world were not fearful or sinister as the tales had led them to believe but were welcoming and kind, just like the people of Lochen.

After nearly two days, Liam's father ran into Liam, who was immersed in the magical aura of this new world. At first, his father was furious, but seeing the joy and contentment in Liam's eyes softened his heart. Liam shared all his findings and experiences, his father listened intently, his initial anger replaced by a feeling of understanding and admiration for his son's curiosity and bravery.

Liam and his father returned to Lochen, greeted by the relieved and cheering villagers. The fear of the unknown gateway was washed away, and the villagers found a mutual connection, a strong bond, with the villagers on the 'other side'. The door was no longer seen as a symbol of fear but a bridge connecting two worlds, two cultures, two families.

From then on, every year during the Harvest season, the door was opened, and the villagers of Lochen would meet and celebrate with the villagers from the 'other side'. The villages swapped traditions, making the Harvest festival more vibrant and diverse. And thus, every year, they all celebrated the joy of unity found on the 'other side of the door'.