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Flora and the Star-Singing Willow

Published on 8/31/2025

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Once upon a time, in a cozy little bed, a brave adventurer named Flora was ready for a special journey. A tiny firefly with a warm, gentle glow named Flicker tapped on her window. "It's time, Flora," he buzzed softly. "The Star-Singing Willow is waiting to sing its lullaby, and it wants you to hear it." Flora slipped on her softest slippers and tiptoed out into the magical, moonlit garden.

Flicker led the way, his light dancing along a path of smooth, glowing stones. They walked through a meadow where sleepy bell-flowers chimed a tiny, quiet song whenever a soft breeze passed by. The air was sweet, like warm milk and honey, and the grass was as soft as a bunny's ear under Flora's feet. Everything was peaceful and calm.

Soon, they saw it. The Star-Singing Willow was grand and beautiful, with long, silvery leaves that shimmered in the moonlight. The leaves rustled together, making a soft, shushing sound... a beautiful, sleepy song. Shhhhh... shhhhh... it whispered. The gentle sound made Flora's shoulders relax and her eyelids feel very, very heavy.

Flora found a patch of moss that felt like the coziest blanket. She lay down and listened to the willow's song. Flicker the firefly dimmed his light to a soft pulse and rested on a nearby leaf. The stars above seemed to twinkle more slowly, listening to the lullaby too. Flora closed her eyes, feeling safe and warm, and drifted away into the sweetest of dreams.