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How a little girl saved the village #shortstories

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00:00Under the relentless sun, a parched village struggles against the encroaching drought.

00:05Nia watches with growing concern as her younger brother attempts to draw water from the nearly barren well.

00:09The air hangs heavy with desperation as hope slowly fades from the faces of the villagers.

00:14Deep in the forest, Nia gathers firewood, unaware of the ancient magic about to awaken.

00:20Amongst the roots, she discovers an old, dusty calabash, its secrets long hidden.

00:25As Nia lifts the calabash, it trembles and emanates a mysterious glow.

00:28A voice echoes from the calabash.

00:31Only the heart of one who seeks for others will find the water they need.

00:35In the vast desert of bones, Nia walks, her weathered face a mask of determination, guided by the bobbing calabash at her side.

00:42Skeletal remains of ancient giants pierce the sands, bleached white under the unforgiving sun, as the wind whispers mournful cries.

00:49The path ahead is fraught with peril, little one.

00:51Are you certain you wish to continue? The calabash warns, its wooden surface gleaming in the sun.

00:56Fear threatens to consume her, but the vision of her ravaged village steals her resolve as her hand tightens on her worn bag.

01:02Nia arrives at the summit of the Mountain of Mist, encircled by the moon.