Real Life Story
A Tiny House on The Hill
Author: Barbara MattsonIllustrator: Barbelo Creations
Copyright © 2024 by Barbara Mattson (aka Barbelo)
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Once upon a time, nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush green valleys, there lived a young girl named Elora. Her tiny house on the hill stood like a solitary lighthouse with its quaint charm accented by the natural beauty that surrounded it.
Elora was as enchanting as her surroundings. She had long, golden hair that glimmered in the sun and a lovely plump face with blue eyes and a big smile.
Elora’s days were dedicated to the art of storytelling. She was an artist, a wordsmith, and a natural when it came to crafting her enriching tales.
Her home was adorned with shelves of books that whispered her secrets and dreams. The walls bore artwork from her imagination that were vivid and beautiful. Her small study was her comfy haven, where her stories and artistic creations were born. With each stroke of her pen and her brush, she breathed life into each of her characters and their worlds. Crafting her visions that included life lessons, love, and laughter.
Yet, a deep sadness sometimes covered her heart. Elora longed to share her stories with the world, but her remote home provided no means to do so. Her tiny house was far from the bustling towns and cities where the world's seekers of great stories resided. With no internet connection or postal service, her tales remained imprisoned within the pages of her notebooks.
One bright morning, Elora stood on her doorstep, gazing across the wide emerald valley. The sunbeams painted a new path before her, showing her a promise of adventure beyond her sheltered life. It was then that an idea fluttered through her mind. She would send her stories into the world in an extraordinary way. She would create her tales onto paper airplanes, giving them wings to soar across the landscape, seeking readers who would appreciate their magic.
Over the weeks that followed, Elora poured her heart into her stories, each carefully transcribed onto the sheets of delicate white paper. With her great imagination she wrote each story then folded them into intricate paper airplanes.
She kissed each one with a whisper of her hopes and dreams and sent them off with the winds to reach kindred souls. With a hopeful heart, she stepped outside, her basket filled with the precious paper airplanes and their stories. One by one, she launched them into the wind, making a wish after each one. They danced and fluttered in the strong breezes, spiraling like birds seeking new horizons. The rolling hills and valleys, which had been her silent companion for so long, watched her dreams take flight.
Days turned into weeks, and Elora continued to send her stories into the world. She wondered if her unconventional method of sharing her tales would ever reach anyone. Her heart grew heavy with doubt.
Then one evening, as she watched the sun dip below the horizon, a stranger appeared at her doorstep. He held one of her paper airplanes in his hand and gave her a gentle smile from his warm inviting face. He had been hiking through the hills when her paper airplane story had landed at his very feet.
Touched by her tales of magic and wonder, the stranger had sought her out as they shared a cup of tea in her home. He spoke of how these stories stretched beyond the pages of simple paper airplanes and into his heart. Elora realized that her stories had found a way to bridge the gap between her solitary life and the world.
From that day on, travelers and explorers worldwide sought out Elora’s inspiring stories. They all came from distant lands, and she, in turn, shared more with them, creating a bond that transcended the boundaries of her now special life.
Elora’s tiny house was no longer a lonely home but became a great beacon of light, creativity and connection. This is where stories were not only written but also lived. With her golden hair, glistening like the embers of a newfound passion, Elora continued to create her tales. She knew that they had finally found their way into the world, carried by the winds of magic and hope that resided in the hearts of kindred souls.
THE END
Matthew 5:16 "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5:16 "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they
may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."