Once upon a time, a brave princess named Elara
ventured into the Whispering Woods (1) ______ a
witch had stolen the kingdom’s happiness. She carried
a silver lantern (2) ______ a pouch of stardust, gifts
from the Moon Witch. The trees shouted as she walked
(3) ______ the witch made them forget their songs.
Suddenly, a fox with glowing eyes appeared (4) ______
said, “Turn back, princess! The cursed river ahead
drowns all hope (5) because its waters are made of
tears.” But Elara shook her head (6) ______ walked
forward. She reached the river (7) ______ poured the
stardust into it. The water sparkled (8) ______
transformed into a bridge of light!
On the other side stood a stone dragon, frozen (9)
______ the witch had taken away its fire. Elara touched
its scales (10) ______ whispered, “Awake!” The dragon
roared, flames bursting free (11) ______ the witch’s
spell was removed. Happiness returned to the kingdom
(12) ______ Elara had saved them all bravely.
One frosty Christmas Eve, a tiny elf named Noelle set
off to Frostpeak Mountain (1) ______ the North Star’s
magic stardust had gone missing. She packed a woolly
scarf (2) ______ a jar of cinnamon-sparkle dust, gifts
from Santa himself. The wind howled fiercely (3)
______ the mountain didn’t trust strangers.
Halfway up, a talking reindeer with silver antlers
appeared (4) ______ grumbled, “Go home, little elf!
The ice bridge ahead crumbles (5) ______ greedy ice
giants trampled it!” But Noelle smiled bravely (6)
______ tossed a pinch of sparkle dust into the air. The
blizzard paused, (7) ______ a shimmering path
appeared!
At the peak, she found the frozen stardust guarded by a
snow owl (8) ______ its eyes glowed like moonlight.
“I’ve come to help,” Noelle said (9) ______ held out her
jar. The owl hooted softly, (10) ______ the stardust
thawed, glowing brighter than ever! Santa’s sleigh
soared through the sky that night (11) ______ Noelle’s
kindness had saved Christmas.