Folksburywoods Story Blog

“Welcome, please gather around. I wish to share a remarkable story from the Tea Time Tales library,” said the Hedgewitch.

Each year, the villagers of Folksburywoods gather at the library in the forest to hear a magical tale. This year, Miss Franny the Hedgewitch and her familiar, Izba the magical cat, will share a story about a dragon who saved the villagers from a dark wizard.

“It was during the Fifth of Poe when the sky darkened and the air carried the smell of lightning. The villagers gathered in the square to discuss what these signs meant,” said Franny.

“Before they could even start, there was a great crash of thunder. A tall dark figure appeared on the bridge,” continued Izba.

“Bow before me, or you will all feel my wrath, the figure said. Frightened, the villagers cowered down before him,” Franny added.

The storytellers told the villagers about the figure. They said he was a powerful wizard from the north. He had come to seize control of the southern woodlands. The villagers had no way to fight him. They soon became his slaves. Forced to dig in the mines for gold and to serve him food from their pantries.

“Things looked pretty bad. Then a little girl said she knew a man. This man knew a woman who had a bird. The bird’s friend was a dragon who might manage to help,” said Franny.

The girl did not waste any time. She snuck out of the village. Her goal was to meet the man and tell him of her troubles,” continued Izba.

“A short time later, the sky lit up with fire, and the sound of roaring shook the buildings. Atop the golden dragon rode the little girl as it landed in the village center,” said Franny.

Izba explained that at first, the dragon tried to reason with the wizard. Unfortunately, the wizard would have none of it. The two began to battle.

“Finally, the wizard had used up all his spells. He could no longer defend himself against the blasts of fire and turned into a pile of ash,” said Franny.

“The people cheered and rushed and hugged the dragon. He told the villagers a golden dragon was by nature a defender against evil,” Izba told the listeners.

“So there you have it. When darkness comes, remember there are all sorts of heroes, big and small. They will step up and fight for what is right and true,” said the witch.

The storytellers thanked the visitors and reminded them that the library is always open. Izba recommended the book “Great Magical Cats of Egypt.” Franny suggested the wise woman’s new cookbook on frog stews.

“Remember to read every day, children. It helps you stretch your mind so you can have fabulous dreams,” said Izba.

The witch and her familiar waved goodbye, then vanished into the woods without a trace.

“I hope I can do that someday,” said Lucy Bolten. She ran and grabbed “Seven Ways To Be a Witch” from the library’s shelf, and spent the rest of the day buried in its pages.