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Once upon a time, there was a small village surrounded by green meadows and majestic mountains. In the center of this idyllic place stood an old lighthouse that had lit up the dark nights for generations. However, in recent days, it stopped shining, plunging the village into an unusual darkness.
The villagers were worried and gathered in the town square to discuss what might have caused the lighthouse failure. Maria, a young and curious girl, decided to embark on a journey to the top of the mountain, where the old structure was located. As she ascended, the darkness increased, and only the moonlight guided her steps.
Upon reaching the lighthouse, Maria noticed something strange: the door was ajar. Cautiously, she entered and discovered that the candles that normally illuminated the tower were extinguished. Determined to solve the mystery, she lit the candles one by one. However, when she reached the top floor, she found an elderly man sitting in the room.
The old man, with a wise and tired look, told Maria an incredible story. Decades ago, when he was a young lighthouse keeper, he found a strange luminous object at the top of the mountain. It was a glowing sphere emitting a unique light. Fascinated, he decided to replace the lighthouse flame with this mysterious sphere.
The light from the new lighthouse was so bright that it guided ships more effectively, and the village thrived due to improved navigation. However, over time, the sphere began to weaken and flicker, causing the darkness that now enveloped the village.
Intrigued, Maria asked the old man what they should do to fix the problem. The old man revealed that the sphere needed to be recharged with moon energy, and only on the night of the full moon could it regain its radiance. Together, they decided to organize a ceremony at the top of the mountain, where the moonlight could revive the sphere.
The news spread quickly throughout the village, and when the full moon night arrived, the villagers gathered at the top of the mountain, carrying torches to light the way. Maria placed the sphere on a pedestal, and as everyone watched expectantly, the moonlight enveloped it, restoring its lost glow.
Suddenly, the sphere began projecting images into the night sky. Images of crucial moments in the village's history, past and future events. The villagers were astonished to discover secrets buried in time. The old man, now rejuvenated, smiled and explained that the sphere was not only a source of light but also a guardian of the village's memory.
Maria, now the new lighthouse keeper, vowed to take care of the sphere and keep alive the connection between the lighthouse and the community. The village, illuminated by the restored light and enriched by the revelations of the sphere, flourished like never before. The story of the luminous sphere and Maria's bravery became legends passed down from generation to generation, reminding everyone of the importance of preserving light and memory.
Juan Manuel Jiménez, Step 9
