Read by Michael Flamel

IIn a quiet corner of a bustling city, hidden amidst the noise and chaos, lived a person named Evelyn. She had long lost her hope and purpose, for life had dealt her a series of hardships that left her feeling lost and adrift. Each day seemed to blend into the next, and the once vibrant sparkle in her eyes had faded into a dull, lifeless gaze.

Evelyn’s days were filled with the monotony of work, and her nights with the emptiness of loneliness. She yearned for something more, something that would rekindle the fire in her soul, but she had given up searching for it long ago.

One night, as she lay in bed, lost in the vast expanse of her own thoughts, something extraordinary happened. She felt herself drifting into a dream, but it was unlike any dream she had ever experienced. It was as if she had been transported to a different world altogether.

Evelyn found herself standing at the entrance of a garden, bathed in the soft glow of moonlight. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the gentle hum of nature’s symphony filled her ears. The garden seemed to stretch on forever, and its beauty was beyond anything she had ever seen.

As she wandered deeper into the garden, she encountered beings that seemed to shimmer with an ethereal light. They had wings that glistened like spun silver, and their eyes held a wisdom that transcended time itself. These were the angels of the dream garden.

One angel approached Evelyn with a warm and welcoming smile. “Welcome, dear soul,” the angel said, their voice like a melodious song. “You have stumbled upon the Garden of Dreams, a place that exists only in the realm of dreams. Here, we help lost souls find their way and rediscover their passion and purpose.”

Tears welled up in Evelyn’s eyes as she felt an overwhelming sense of peace and belonging wash over her. She knew that this was the place she had been searching for all her life.

The angels guided Evelyn through the garden, showing her scenes from her own past, moments when she had been filled with joy and passion. They reminded her of forgotten dreams and long-buried talents, and with each memory, her heart began to beat with renewed purpose.

As the night wore on, Evelyn’s spirit awakened, and the heaviness that had burdened her for so long began to lift. The angels taught her to see the beauty in the world around her and to appreciate the simple joys of life. They showed her that hope and purpose could be found even in the darkest of times.

When dawn broke, Evelyn knew that she had been forever changed. She had rediscovered her passion for art and a deep desire to share her talent with the world. With a heart full of gratitude, she bid farewell to the dream garden and awoke in her own bed, but this time, her eyes sparkled with newfound purpose.

In the days that followed, Evelyn set to work, painting the beauty she had seen in her dreams, and her art touched the hearts of all who saw it. She knew that the angels in the dream garden had given her a gift beyond measure – the gift of hope, purpose, and a deep connection to the magic of life.

And so, Evelyn’s life transformed from one of despair to one of enchantment, all thanks to a garden that existed only in her dreams, and the angels who helped her find her way. ❖