Talebook - Chapter Seven
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In the picturesque village of Edensgreen, a man named Lolo resides in a house on a hill. His life is filled with simple pleasures, particularly the weekends when his grandchildren visit. But Lolo's stories take a decidedly fantastical turn, transporting his listeners to a land where standing stones talk around magic rings.
This land, he explains, is the Land of Dreams, a place discovered before the oceans rose. According to Lolo, the fairies who dwelt there were sent to the Land of Dreams as a punishment for not fighting against the dark forces. Yet, Lolo's enchantment with this land has never ended, as the fairy he often speaks of attests.
Lolo's mild and mighty command of his voice can conjure up sounds, and on one occasion, he was given horses with fairy wings to fly in the sky. The fairies, still able to come around Lolo anytime and anywhere due to his innocence, once jumped back into the fire, causing the flames to leap higher before settling into embers.
The story Lolo tells also mentions a scroll found in a cave on a mountain that spoke of the creation of the Land of Dreams. As the children's parents thank Lolo for being able to get them to sleep every time they visit, it's clear that his tales are a cherished part of their family tradition.
If you're intrigued by Lolo's story and want to continue the adventure, you can find the next chapter in Paul McCann's Fairytale Collection here. While specific details about the story of the Land of Dreams in this collection are scarce, Paul McCann's Fairytale Collection is known for its imaginative, whimsical elements typical of fairy tales.
As Lolo reminisces about his childhood days, he recalls they were happy in many ways. The story also includes a time when there were too many kings wanting to sit on the throne and not enough time to accommodate them all. The chapter ends with Lolo getting ready for bed after the children leave, ready to dream of the Land of Dreams once more.
Lolo's lifetime of storytelling, with its blend of village life, fantasy, and magic, transcends traditional categories like travel, lifestyle, and home-and-garden. On weekends, his enchanting tales, spun while enjoying simple pleasures at home, transport his grandchildren to the Land of Dreams, a place where the sun-kissed hills mirror the dreams of their grandmother's garden.
