The Scary Horse

In Eldermoor, a village surrounded by forests and mountains, there was an old tale about a mysterious horse. This wasn’t just any horse; it was known as the Scary Horse, and it was a creature that sparked both wonder and fear among the villagers.

The legend said that the Scary Horse had a coat as black as night and eyes that glowed bright red. It was believed to appear only when the moon was full, racing along the edge of the forest. The villagers thought that whenever the horse appeared, it meant that big changes were coming. There were stories about the Scary Horse showing up whenever something important happened in Eldermoor, like when the old mill broke down or when a very old tree suddenly vanished.

Elara, a smart and curious high school student, was always fascinated by these legends. She loved to read and learn, and she often wondered about the truth behind the Scary Horse story. Of all the village tales, the one about the Scary Horse intrigued her the most, and she wanted to find out more about it.

Then, on a clear autumn night, Elara saw the Scary Horse herself. It was standing at the forest’s edge, looking both beautiful and mysterious. Feeling brave, Elara walked closer to it. She noticed that the horse’s eyes weren’t scary at all; they were actually quite calm. At that moment, Elara understood that the Scary Horse wasn’t a symbol of fear. Instead, it was a creature that showed the village when it was time for change.

Elara felt a special connection with the horse, a moment of silent understanding. Then, just as quietly as it had appeared, the horse disappeared back into the forest. After seeing the Scary Horse, Elara began to look at the world around her differently. She learned that sometimes, things that seem scary at first can actually be good, and that change is a natural part of life.

In Eldermoor, the Scary Horse remained a legend, but for Elara, it became a symbol of learning and growing, and of how important it is to understand and accept change.