Glowing Oak
In the enchanted forests of Eldoria, where magic flourished in every blade of grass, lived a young orphan named Elowen. Known for her sharp wit and an unquenchable curiosity about the world beyond the village walls, she often wandered through the dense woods at night, seeking answers to the myriad questions that haunted her mind. One fateful evening, as a silvery moon cast its light upon the forest floor, she ventured closer to the outskirts of her home, drawn by an inexplicable pull towards a mysterious glade bathed in shimmering luminescence. At its center stood a gnarled oak tree with branches reaching out like welcoming arms, their tips glowing faintly as if infused with an otherworldly energy. As Elowen approached the tree, she felt a tingling sensation in her fingertips and heard whispers from the wind that seemed to carry tales of ancient magic.