Enchanted Journey
In the heart of an ancient forest, under the watchful gaze of towering trees, lay the Enchanted Glade. Legend had it that every year, on the eve of the Autumn Solstice, a path would appear, leading to the center of the forest where magic thrived. This year, a young girl named Elara decided to embark on her quest to find the legendary Crystal Fountain, said to grant its seeker inner peace and clarity.
As night fell, the forest came alive with the rustle of leaves and the gentle glow of fireflies. Elara followed the shimmering path until she reached a clearing where a dense mist enveloped a towering tree. The path disappeared, but from within the mist, a soft voice whispered, 'Seeker of truth, solve my riddle to pass.'
Elara took a deep breath and heard: 'What is always in front of you, but can never be seen?' After pondering, she realized it was her own nose. The whisper echoed, 'Correct! You shall continue your journey.' With renewed determination, Elara ventured deeper into the mist.
Suddenly, a pair of glowing eyes appeared, and a spectral wolf growled softly. It transformed into an old man dressed in tattered robes. 'Who dares disturb my slumber?' he asked. Elara knelt respectfully and explained her quest. The man smiled enigmatically and handed her a small wooden key.
'With this key,' he said, 'you may unlock the secrets of the forest.' Grateful for his assistance, Elara continued on, her heart pounding with anticipation. The path led her to a shimmering pond where the water seemed to bubble with an ethereal light. As she approached, the ground trembled and a voice emerged from the depths: 'Prove your worthiness by answering my riddle.'
'What is bigger when you take away its top?' Elara thought hard before replying, 'The letter