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Song of the Moonlit Night

Jerry Zhao
4 min readOct 16, 2023

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A quaint village nestled at the foot of a mountain. Nearby lies an enigmatic forest, rumored to possess magical properties, which has stood for centuries.

Emily, a young and curious girl from the village, had always been captivated by tales of the mysterious forest. One day, while perusing the village’s old bookstore, she stumbled upon a dusty tome detailing the legends of the forest. The more she read, the more her curiosity grew. She decided then and there that she would venture into the forest to unravel its secrets.

However, Old Thomas, the village elder, often spoke of the forest during the village gatherings. His tales, though filled with wonder, always carried a cautionary tone. “The forest is not to be trifled with,” he would say, his eyes reflecting memories of a time long past.

Nicholas, Emily’s childhood friend, noticed the gleam in her eyes. Having grown up together, he could sense her budding determination. Fearing for her safety, he decided to accompany her on this daring adventure.

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Jerry Zhao
Jerry Zhao

Written by Jerry Zhao

A programmer who likes to write code.

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