The Dream World

By Américo Moreira

Helena was a curious and imaginative girl, always eager for adventures. One day, while napping under her favorite tree, she found herself in a magical place. It was the World of Dreams, where trees had smiling faces, rivers sang songs, and the sky was an unimaginable palette of colors.

Helena quickly made friends with peculiar characters, like Mr. Singing Frog and Wise Lady Tree. Together, they guided her through this enchanted realm, where the rules were dictated by imagination. Helena discovered that she could create anything with her thoughts, and it filled her with wonder.

However, not everything was joyful in the World of Dreams. The Queen of Nightmares, a dark and cunning villain, was determined to take control of this magical world. She sent her henchmen, the Black Dreamers, to disrupt the peace of the kingdom. Helena and her friends joined forces to stop the Queen of Nightmares and save the World of Dreams.

Their journey took them through surreal lands, including the Mirror Forest, the Desert of Colors, and the Singing Mountains. Each place had its own challenges and lessons to teach. Helena learned about trust, courage, and the power of imagination.

Finally, Helena confronted the Queen of Nightmares in an epic showdown. With her newly discovered skills and the help of her friends, she managed to show the Queen that imagination and dreams were more powerful than fear and darkness. The Queen of Nightmares was transformed into a Queen of Dreams, and the World of Dreams flourished with a new light of hope.

At the end of the story, Helena woke up under her favorite tree, but now she knew that at any moment, she could visit the World of Dreams through her own imagination."

• Language: English
• Publisher: Américo Moreira
• Release date: Dec 10, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223405542

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The Dream World

Américo Moreira

Dedication:

To my dear niece Helena ,

May your life always be as full of adventures, imagination and dreams as our heroine's journey in the 'World of Dreams'. Just as Helena discovered the magic of imagination, may she continue to explore the realms of creativity and believe in the power of her dreams.

Remember, Helena, that imagination is a door to magical worlds, and with it, you can face any challenge, no matter how scary it may seem. May your journey be filled with confidence, courage and joy, just like Helena’s.

And I hope, like Helena, you always find a light of hope even in the darkest situations.

With love,

Américo

Chapter 1: The Unexpected Encounter

1.1: Helen and the Friendly Tree

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Helena was a ten-year-old girl who lived in a small house at the end of a quiet street. Her brown hair always looked like it had been in a fight with the comb, and her curious eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. Helena's life was ordinary, until the day she met her friend tree.

The tree was at the end of Helena's back garden. It was an ancient tree, with a wide, rough trunk that seemed to tell stories from centuries past. The green leaves formed a dense canopy that provided cool shade on hot summer days.

Helena loved spending hours under that tree, reading books and daydreaming. She had a special bond with the tree, as if she could understand its thoughts and secrets. Helena used to talk to her, sharing her dreams and desires.

On a particularly hot summer day, Helena climbed the tree to read a book. She was so caught up in her story that she barely noticed her eyes getting heavy. Then something magical happened. A ray of sunlight broke through the leaves and fell on his face. Helena closed her eyes for a moment and, when she opened them again, she found herself in a completely different place.

The scene before her was surreal. Trees had smiling faces, rivers sang soft songs, and clouds looked like they were made of cotton candy. Helena looked around, stunned. She knew she was no longer in her garden, but she couldn't believe her eyes.

As Helena explored this new world, she felt a friendly presence, as if someone was watching her. She turned around and found a peculiar figure: a green frog with a white beard. The frog smiled and, to Helena's surprise, began to sing a sweet song.

Helena was about to begin the adventure of a lifetime, and it all started with an unexpected encounter under the shade of her friendly tree.

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1.2: The Enchanting Nap

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Helena heard the tree's words with eyes wide in surprise. She could hardly believe that her tree friend, who she had always considered special, was about to reveal a magical secret to her. The idea of creating a magical world with her imagination left her excited and curious.

How can I learn to do this? Helena asked the tree, barely able to contain her excitement.

The tree whispered gently, You need one thing: a magical nap. A nap under my shade will allow your mind to travel to the Dream World, where your thoughts become reality.

Helena nodded, eager to get started. He closed his sketchbook and huddled under the protective shade of the tree. The cool breeze from the leaves seemed to caress her face, and she closed her eyes expectantly. She felt safe, as if she were at home.

Little by little, drowsiness took over Helena. Her body relaxed, and she allowed her thoughts to flow freely. He imagined a magical world, where trees had smiling faces, rivers sang soft songs and the sky was a palette of unimaginable colors.

The transition to the Dream World was smooth and gradual. Helena felt like