The Songbird of Always Town
Once upon a time, in the heart of an unreachable forest, there nestled a town named Always Town. The town was known for an extraordinary legend about a magical songbird, whose divine voice was said to have the power to bring eternal happiness. The villagers believed the songbird was a mythical being, belonging to the realm beyond the human eye. Still, they trusted in its existence and its harmonious music, which seemed to resonate from the sacred grove.
Jenny, the baker's daughter, was an innocent and curious child who loved the town's lively stories. Her fascination for these tales was evident, but she held a special interest in the legend of the magical songbird. Growing up in Always Town, her heart always yearned to witness the charisma of the songbird.
Now, the sacred grove was said to be protected by the spirits of the ancestors and was off-limits to townsfolk. However, drawn by her insatiable curiosity, Jenny decided to enter the sacred grove. Secretly, under the cover of the night, she escaped her warm home, carrying a tiny lantern. Jenny's excitement overpowered her fear as she crept into the forest, hoping to meet the magical creature.
After wandering under the towering trees and following the melodious tune, she reached a small glade bathed in moonlight. There, in the heart of the grove, perched upon an ancient tree, hung a glistening golden cage, and within it, a songbird of unimaginable beauty.
'Oh, songbird! Your voice enchants all of Always Town. How can you sing so joyously while trapped in this cage?' Jenny asked. The songbird responded, 'Dear child, I am caged, yes. However, I'm content because my purpose in life is to sing, and this cage does not hinder me from doing so.'
Moved by the bird's reply, Jenny decided to set the bird free. As she opened the cage, a golden light enveloped the grove, and the songbird's melodies became even more delightful and pure, resonating through the whole town.
When Jenny returned and narrated the night's events, the townsfolk were astounded. From that day forth, the magical songbird's voice was even lovelier, spreading eternal happiness not only in Always Town but throughout the region. And although the bird was now free, it never left the sacred grove, continuing to enchant generations with its music.
Jenny, long since grown old and wise, passed down the true tale of the songbird, reminding everyone of the power of freedom and love.
Epilogue.
The songbird of Always Town continued to sing, its melody forever a symbol of joy and liberation that enchanted the world. As for Jenny, her name lived on as the spirited girl who, with profound compassion and courage, set free the magical songbird, thereby inviting immense happiness to herself and her people.