A Visit to Fairyland

- A Story from Wales -

ONE BRIGHT moonlit night, a young man was on his way to visit his sweetheart. As he passed by a lake, he saw a group of fairies dancing and reveling in a field. Drawn by the enchanting music and their lively dance, he gradually moved closer until he found himself within their circle. A magical charm enveloped him, transforming his surroundings into the most beautiful land he had ever seen, where joy and mirth reigned supreme.

He spent seven years in this wondrous place, though it felt like only a fleeting dream. Eventually, he remembered his original mission and longed to return to his sweetheart. Granted permission to leave, he was escorted back by a host of fairy companions. Suddenly, he awoke as if from a dream, finding himself back on the meadow where the fairies had been dancing.

Upon returning home, he discovered everything had changed. His parents had passed away, his siblings did not recognize him, and his sweetheart had married someone else. Overwhelmed by these changes, he died of a broken heart within a week of his return.

Told by Louise Nevander 2024