Henry, friend of the channel, has reached back out to Dead Net Studios with a

captivating true tale from his childhood that blurs the line between reality and
fantasy. In his latest account, Henry takes us back to a crisp, late fall day on a
farm in rural Illinois, where he encountered a group of mysterious and enchanting
creatures that would forever change his understanding of the world around him.
"It's me, Henry," he begins. "This took place just outside of a little town that's
just a speck on an Illinois road map." Henry recounts how his father and
grandfather had agreed to clear a property of hedge trees for a local farmer. While
the adults set to work cutting and clearing brush, Henry was told to play near an
old wooden schoolhouse and not wander off. As he played with his toy tractors and
farm machinery, something caught his eye in the nearby woods. Glimmering and
dancing between the trees were tiny, multicolored lights, reminiscent of fireflies
in the night sky. Intrigued, Henry approached the lights, hearing the faint sound
of laughter and voices that reminded him of chipmunks. As he drew closer, he
realized that these lights were, in fact, tiny orbs, each containing a miniature
person with wings. The orbs, ranging in color from blue and green to red, purple,
and whitish-yellow, slowly floated towards Henry. The tiny people inside, men,
women, and children, assured him that they merely wanted to look at him. Unafraid,
Henry allowed them to circle him, marveling at their glowing bodies and the
intricate details of their clothes. For over an hour, Henry and his new friends
chatted and played, the tiny people asking him questions about his life and home.
When his father approached, the orbs quickly hid, promising to return the next day
to continue their friendship. True to their word, the tiny people returned the
following day, and Henry spent most of his time playing and talking with them.
However, on the third day, Henry's grandfather chose a different location to park,
near an old cemetery surrounded by a fence. As Henry played inside the cemetery, he
noticed the orbs emerging from the trees at the far end. The tiny people seemed
concerned about the proximity of the tree-cutting to the cemetery fence, revealing
that they lived just beyond the fence in the back area. Suddenly, they vanished,
and Henry's grandfather appeared, scooping him up and asking if he was alright. On
the drive home, Henry's father and grandfather questioned him about his new
friends. His grandfather, visibly shaken, explained that the tiny people were water
fairies and that Henry should not be around them. The next morning, Henry was left
behind as his father and grandfather returned to the hedgerows without him. Years
later, as a young man, Henry drove back to the cemetery, wondering if the tiny
people still lived there and if they would remember him. As he stepped through the
gate, he heard the familiar sound of giggling and whispering. The orbs floated
towards him, revealing that they had been waiting for him all this time. The tiny
people expressed their understanding of why Henry had been kept away, assuring him
that they had never intended to cause him harm. They had simply wanted to reach out
and make contact with him, sensing that he was harmless to them. Henry's story
raises intriguing questions about the nature of the creatures he encountered and
the hidden world that exists just beyond our perception. The description of these
beings shares striking similarities with various folklore traditions from around
the world. The water fairies mentioned by Henry's grandfather evoke images of the
European fairy lore, where these ethereal creatures are often associated with
natural elements like rivers, lakes, and springs. Similarly, the tiny winged people
in orbs bear a resemblance to the Native American Little People, who are respected
as powerful, somewhat elusive beings with a strong connection to the natural world.
The idea of a hidden realm existing alongside our own is a common thread in many
cultures. Iceland's Huldufólk, for example, are believed to live in a parallel
world, invisible to most humans but occasionally revealing themselves to a select
few. In Japanese folklore, the mysterious and magical yokai and kami inhabit
natural elements and appear under special circumstances, much like the orbs
emerging from the trees in Henry's account. The orbs' concern about the proximity
of the tree-cutting to their home in the cemetery also brings to mind the Irish Aos
Sí, known for their vibrant hidden societies and protective nature over their
mystical realms. The Aos Sí are said to reside in mounds, hills, and other natural
formations, fiercely guarding their territory from human intrusion. These
comparative elements from diverse folklore traditions suggest that Henry's
experience, while deeply personal, may tap into a broader, cross-cultural
understanding of the world as a place filled with hidden wonders and mysterious
beings. The similarities between Henry's account and these age-old stories invite
us to consider the possibility that the boundaries between our world and the realms
of the supernatural may be more porous than we often believe. At Dead Net Studios,
we are dedicated to exploring these captivating accounts of the unexplained,
delving into the mysteries that lurk at the edges of our understanding. Henry's
tale, with its rich parallels to global folklore, is a testament to the enduring
power of childlike wonder and the idea that our world is far more enchanted than we
might ordinarily perceive. If you have had a similar experience or encountered
something that defies explanation, we encourage you to share your story with us.
Send us your story at Dead Net Studios at gmail dot com. Together, we can continue
to unravel the enigmas that surround us and shed light on the hidden corners of our
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