Fairy tales for young and old ~ English version

The Dove and the Lonely Princess

Once upon a time, in a kingdom where the sun kissed the hills with golden light, there lived a princess named Valena. Her castle was grand, and her gardens were lush, but her heart was heavy with loneliness. Valena longed for friendship, for she was afraid of the bustling crowds and the clamor of court life.

Each day, she would pen her thoughts and hopes onto delicate parchment, pouring her soul into words as vibrant as the flowers in her garden. With a gentle touch, she would fold these letters and entrust them to a faithful dove, who would soar high above the kingdom, carrying her heartfelt messages to anyone who might find them.

Seasons changed, and many letters were sent, but no replies came. Until one day, the dove returned, not with an empty beak, but with a letter adorned with a seal of a distant land. It was from a prince named Roven, whose heart resonated with Valena's words. He, too, knew the pangs of solitude and the yearning for a kindred spirit.

Their correspondence blossomed like the spring after a harsh winter. Letters flew back and forth, each one filled with dreams, laughter, and the comfort of having found a friend. As the moon waxed and waned, their fondness for each other grew into a love as deep as the roots of the ancient oaks.

At last, they decided it was time to meet. Valena, with newfound courage, and Roven, with hope in his heart, arranged to unite at the border of their realms. When they saw each other, it was as if two halves of the same star had finally come together. They embraced, and in that moment, they knew they would never be alone again.

And so, Princess Valena and Prince Roven's love story began, all thanks to a little dove that flew on wings of hope, connecting two souls meant to find each other.