Bedtime Stories for Adults
The Forgotten Garden
Deep in the middle of a lively metropolis, beyond towering construction and heated avenues, lies The Forgotten Garden. For years it had remained ignored, hide by a weathered iron entrance trim with over grown climbing plant. Its recollection was hard to find among many, hardly encountered by any at all.
After a tough day at work, Olivia randomly hike the city in search of comfort. The twilight shine on the rooftops with its gentle golden glow as she stroll without direction. With no particular place to go, her feet seemed to guide her through roadway and side streets until she slip upon an old iron gate.
As her curiosity was sparked, she beautifully pulled on the climbing plant of The Forgotten Garden to expose the lock. To her amazement, it easily surrendered with a gentle touch as if expect her arrival. Follow by a faint creaking sound of opening hinges, Olivia entered through the gate.
Here, the atmosphere was sharp fresh and fragrant with blooming flowers. The garden flourished in a vibrant display of color as an plenty of wildflowers branches alongside faint tall grasses under old trees serving as guardians. Although it appeared overlooked, this corner take control of an unmistakable elegance – bringing Olivia a sense of serenity that cover around her like a gentle hold.
With each step, she walk through the forgotten garden and felt her worries dissolve. When a flowering bush partially hidden it from view, she discovered a stone bench and settled onto its surface. As soon as she sat down on that spot of comfort, an old fold paper caught her eyes weathered but still readable despite time’s decay had shade its pages with yellowing tone.

Upon opening the fold paper, Olivia explore into its topics. The paper were stuffed with narratives of gone times in the forgotten garden, all write by a woman named Lily. Many moons ago, Lily had taken on the role as caretaker and dedicated her all to this place where she planted vibrant flowers and foster overgrown trees that would mature into beauty before her very eyes. Her words spoke volumes about how fulfilling it was to watch these plants thrive under her loving care.
While reading, Olivia experienced a profound bond with Lily and recognize the immense love and commitment that had been invested in producing this sanctuary of the forgotten garden. Excite by her emotions, she resolved to remain and contribute towards bringing back its past richness. On a daily basis after work hours, she came back to tend the garden by clearing out overgrown sections, planting fresh blossoms, and foster trees carefully.
The forgotten garden gradually shaked to life, as birds sang their melodies and colorful butterflies dance around the flowers. The delightful metamorphosis brought about a profound shift within Olivia herself, inspiring new calmness and direction in her existence that she had never experienced earlier.
While Olivia was engrossed in her work, she sensed a presence looming beside her. turn around, an elderly lady with gentle eyes and a comforting smile greeted her saying: “You must be the talented Olivia whose fantastic achievements have been trending on The Forgotten Garden.”
With a smile, Olivia confirmed, “Upon discovering Lily’s paper, I was motivated to carry on her legacy.”
Tears sparkled in the woman’s eyes as she said, “Lily was my grandmother and witnessing the forgotten garden active to life would have made her so proud.”
Seated side by side on the hard rock seat, they exchanged tales and reliving. The sun dive beneath the horizon, light up the garden with its golden tone. Olivia sensed a profound satisfaction as she noticed stars flare in darkness – this was her rightful spot where fate had led her to succeed.

Olivia turned The Forgotten Garden into the famous garden.