The Adventures of Mishka Club-foot in the Land of Eternal Clouds. Fairy tale for children

Illustrator Leonardo ai

© Алексей Сабадырь, 2024

© Leonardo ai, illustrations, 2024

ISBN 978-5-0064-2258-2

Created with Ridero smart publishing system

Chapter 1: The Morning When It All Began

In the quaint village of Sunnyside, nestled between rolling hills and whispering woods, there lived a curious little bear named Misha. He was not like any other bear; Misha was smaller, with one ear slightly bent, and he walked with a gentle wobble.

On one particular morning, as the first rays of dawn crept over the horizon, Misha awoke to a day that felt different. The air was filled with a sweet scent he had never smelled before, and the birds’ songs sounded like they were calling his name.

Misha’s heart fluttered with excitement as he stepped outside. The world seemed to sparkle with an unseen magic, and a soft breeze beckoned him towards the ancient oak at the edge of the forest.

As he approached the tree, he noticed something peculiar – a shimmering ribbon of light dancing around its trunk. Misha reached out, and as his paw touched the light, the ground beneath him started to swirl.

In a whirlwind of colors and whispers, Misha found himself falling, falling, until he landed softly on a cloud. He looked around in awe at the sky, painted with hues of pink and gold, and at the land of eternal clouds that stretched before him.

This was the beginning of Misha’s grand adventure in a world beyond his wildest dreams, where every cloud held a story and the sky was the limit.

Chapter 2: The secret portal beneath the old oak

Misha’s adventure took a turn for the extraordinary as he stood upon the cloud, gazing at the old oak tree that now towered above him. Its roots twisted and turned, diving into the fluffy cloud floor.

Curiosity piqued, Misha approached the tree, his paws sinking slightly into the cloud with each step. That’s when he noticed it – a hidden nook just beneath the gnarled roots, glowing with a warm, inviting light.

As he peered inside, the light grew brighter, and a gentle pull tugged at his fur. Before he knew it, Misha was drawn into the portal, spiraling down a tunnel of swirling mist and sparkling stars.

He landed with a soft thud on a bed of moss. The air was different here; it was alive with whispers of ancient tales and songs of the sky. Misha found

himself in a realm where the clouds were not above but all around, creating a world of endless white and softness.

In the distance, a figure cloaked in mist stood waiting. It was the Keeper of the Clouds, the guardian of this realm, and Misha’s guide to the wonders that lay ahead.

With a heart full of bravery and eyes wide with wonder, Misha stepped forward to meet his destiny, for the secret portal beneath the old oak had opened a path to a world unseen and adventures untold.

Chapter 3: Meeting the Keeper of the Clouds

As Misha stepped forward, the mist parted, and the Keeper of the Clouds emerged. She was a majestic figure, draped in robes of swirling vapor and crowned with a circlet of raindrops that shimmered like diamonds.

“Welcome, Misha,” her voice echoed softly, as if carried by the wind itself. “I am Aria, the Keeper of the Clouds. You have been chosen for a journey of great importance.”

Misha’s eyes widened in amazement. “Chosen? For what journey?” he asked, his voice tinged with both excitement and uncertainty.

Aria smiled, and the clouds around them seemed to glow with her warmth. “You are here to discover the secrets of the sky and to learn the wisdom of the clouds. But first, you must prove your courage and kindness.”

She extended her hand, and a small, silver flute materialized from the mist. “This flute holds the power to summon the winds and to speak with the sky. With it, you will navigate the challenges ahead.”

Misha took the flute, feeling its cool weight in his paws. He looked up at Aria, ready to embark on the quest laid before him.

“Your first task is to find the Whispering Willows,” Aria instructed. “They hold the first key to unlocking the mysteries you seek.”

With a determined nod, Misha tucked the flute into his satchel and set off across the cloud-covered landscape. The adventure was truly underway, and the sky was waiting to share its secrets with the little bear who dared to dream.

Chapter 4: The riddle of the Wind Castle

Misha’s journey through the Land of Eternal Clouds led him to the edge of a vast chasm. Across the divide, the Wind Castle stood tall, its towers whistling a haunting melody as the breeze danced through them.

The only way across was a bridge that appeared to be made of nothing more than swirling gusts of air. Misha hesitated, but then he remembered the flute Aria had given him. He lifted it to his lips and played a tentative note. The bridge solidified under the music’s command, allowing Misha to cross.

Upon entering the castle, Misha was greeted by an enigmatic figure cloaked in billowing robes. “I am Zephyr, the master of this castle,” he said,

his voice as elusive as the wind. “To pass beyond these walls, you must solve my riddle.”

Misha listened intently as Zephyr spoke: