Alia and the Forest Horse

By Michelle Hilmar

"Alia and the Forest Horse" is a heartwarming tale that takes readers on a magical journey of friendship, courage, and self-discovery. In this enchanting story, Alia, a young girl with a passion for horses, stumbles upon a hidden secret in the depths of the forest near her home.

When Alia discovers a mysterious horse named Francesco, her life takes an unexpected turn. The bond between them is immediate and unbreakable, and Alia finds solace and joy in the presence of this magnificent creature. Together, they embark on countless adventures, exploring the vast meadows and venturing into the heart of the forest.

However, Alia's newfound happiness is threatened when her parents forbid her from seeing Francesco, fearing for her safety. Confined to her house, Alia's days become filled with longing and sorrow. She yearns for the freedom and companionship she once shared with Francesco, but the days turn into weeks, and her spirit begins to fade.

As the seasons change and the winter snow blankets the meadow, Alia's hope dwindles. But just when she believes all is lost, a Christmas miracle unfolds before her eyes. Through a series of unexpected events, Alia is reunited with Francesco, and her world is once again filled with joy and wonder.

With the support of her loving parents, Alia's dream of having Francesco as her own horse becomes a reality. The meadow becomes their sanctuary, a place where dreams are nurtured, and love blossoms. Alongside her forest horse, Alia learns the value of honesty, bravery, and the importance of cherishing the moments that make life truly magical.

"Alia and the Forest Horse" is a captivating tale that beautifully captures the power of friendship and the resilience of the human spirit. Through Alia's journey, readers of all ages will be inspired to believe in the extraordinary, embrace the wonders of nature, and cherish the bonds that make life truly meaningful. This enchanting story will leave readers with a renewed sense of hope, reminding them that love and friendship can overcome any obstacle, and that sometimes, the greatest adventures are found in the most unexpected places.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Distinct Press
• Release date: May 31, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223074113

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Alia and the

Forest Horse

Michelle Hilmar

Alia and the Forest Horse. Copyright © 2023 by Michelle Hilmar

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Table of Contents

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter One

Once upon a time in a not so far away land, there lived a shy and quiet girl named Alia. She was a beautiful girl with long brown hair and bright blue eyes. Her house was surrounded by a big flower filled meadow surrounded by a thick forest and it was a very big old farmhouse that her great-great grandparents built.

She had everything that a seven-year-old could ever ask for; her own room, a kitchen full of sweet things her mother would bake and homemade candies and all the toys in the world, but Alia wasn't happy. Her parents only wanted what was best for her and it made them sad to see her unhappy. No one understood why Alia was so sad and her parents just figured that she must be lonely being an only child.

All day she wandered around her big house feeling empty and alone. One ordinary and otherwise uneventful day, she went out into the meadow to go exploring and to pick some flowers the way she had a thousand times before. The meadow was filled with grasshoppers and in it grew different kinds of wildflowers all year round. Meanwhile, the forest was so different from the meadow. Where the meadow was usually sunny and had tall grass and pretty flowers, the forest was always dark and smelled like mushrooms and dampness. Alia loved the difference between the two and saw them as two very separate worlds.

It had gotten so hot in the meadow, and she walked into the forest to sit in the shade. She was allowed to play in the meadow, but her parents did not like her to go deep into the forest. Surely they would not be mad that she was just sitting on the edge. She found a comfortable tree stump, trying to cool off a bit from picking all the yellow flowers.

As she was sitting on the stump, thinking about how happy her mother would be with the pretty flowers, she saw a quick flash of something through the trees and tall bushes ahead. It startled her and she jumped up quickly. Suddenly she remembered that her parents had warned her about what could happen in the forest. She also quickly remembered that she was not allowed to go alone into the forest, and yet here she was. Alia knew her parents would get mad if anything happened to her and she wished she would have just stayed inside that day.

Sometimes it was so hard for her to listen and do as she was told. Especially in the meadow. Once, she chased a yellow butterfly all the way to the far end of the meadow where the creek ran and stepped into it without even knowing. When she got home with wet socks and shoes, her mother and father were very mad, and she was not allowed to go outside for the rest of the week.

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