The Lost Star
The Lost Star
By: Dea A. (Your Story Weaver)
By: Dea A. (Your Story Weaver)
Countless Stars
Far above the world, where the sky sparkled with countless stars, Shimmer, a black cat with glowing wings, loved to watch the night. She admired the stars’ twinkling lights and wondered about their stories.
One night, as Shimmer flew across the heavens, she noticed a star falling from the sky. It wasn’t bright and fiery like other shooting stars—it was small, dim, and barely visible. Curious, Shimmer followed it as it tumbled down into a quiet meadow.
The star landed softly in the grass, flickering weakly. Shimmer approached, her wings glowing gently. “Are you okay?” she asked.
The star's faint light trembled as it replied, “I’ve fallen, and my light is fading. No one notices me anymore, so I feel like I don’t matter.”
Shimmer’s heart ached for the little star. “That’s not true,” she said kindly. “Every star matters, no matter how small. I’ll help you shine again.”
Shimmer gently picked up the star with her paws, its dim light warming her fur. But as she held it, shadows began to creep into the meadow. A deep voice rumbled from the darkness.
“Why help something so small and weak?” the shadows mocked. “Leave it—it’s unimportant.”
Shimmer’s wings flared, glowing brighter. “Even the smallest light can make a difference,” she said firmly. “I won’t leave it behind.”
The shadows hissed and slithered away, unable to touch her light.
Shimmer carried the star across forests, rivers, and hills. The wind was strong, and the path was steep, but she never let go of the little star.
Finally, they reached the Crystal Pool, a magical place where stars could regain their glow. Shimmer placed the star gently into the water. The pool shimmered with light, and the star began to glow brighter and brighter until it sparkled like a jewel in the night sky.
“Thank you,” the star said, its voice now strong and clear.
Shimmer smiled. “Even when it feels like no one notices, your light is important. Keep shining.”
The star rose back into the sky, joining its fellow stars once more. As it twinkled brightly, Shimmer flew away, her heart full of warmth and joy.
The End
Whispered Note
Take care of special things, even if they seem small or unimportant.
Be brave and keep going, even when things are hard.
Believe that kindness and light can make a big difference.