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The Squirrel and the Dragon: A Fantasy Short Story

Once upon a time, in a little cottage atop a tall tree in a little forest, there lived a little squirrel named Chestnut. Every morning, Chestnut loved to take her little basket and go on nature walks to collect little colorful flowers in the meadows. She would make bouquets and flower wreaths and sell them at the market square. But one day, when Chestnut went on a walk to collect more flowers, she found a big black hill blocking her way. The big black hill was very strange, because instead of being covered with green grass, it was covered in black scales that shimmered in the sunlight. Another strange thing about the big black hill was that it moved up and down, almost as if it were breathing. “I don’t know how this strange hill got here,” Chestnut said to herself. “But I’ll just climb over it.” Chestnut clambered up the big black hill. It was a little difficult, since it kept moving up and down, but thanks to her determination, Chestnut managed to reach the very top. “I did it!” Chest...

This Small Chrysalis



I’m feeling trapped

In this small chrysalis

Dreaming of flowers, trees,

And other things I miss.


I want to burst out of here,

Let my wings fill in just right,

So I can satisfy my need,

My yearning to take flight.


It can be isolating

Waiting in here

As other butterflies fly

Without care, without fear.


It can get annoying

When other butterflies say,

“Why aren’t you out, lazybones?

Stop getting in your own way!”


I don’t know why I can’t escape

This suffocating shell.

Perhaps I don’t have the energy?

Perhaps I am unwell?


I must give myself more time,

And perhaps much more love.

One day, I’ll leave this chrysalis

And venture to the skies above.

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