The mystery of the magic horseshoe

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Chapter 1: Old house on the edge of the forest

The sun, already tired from a long summer day, gently touched the tops of the trees, coloring them in fiery shades. A warm breeze, smelling of pine resin and wildflowers, played with the foliage, rustling tales of distant lands and magical creatures. On the outskirts of this fabulous forest, as if lost in the thickets, stood an old house.

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There was an old horseshoe in the chest. It was made of iron, with traces of rust and scuffs. But a certain magic emanated from her, which made the brothers’ hearts beat faster. Vanya took the horseshoe in his hands and involuntarily felt the strength and mystery in it. He read the inscription on it: «Fulfills wishes.»

At that moment, a cold wind blew in the basement, extinguished the candle flame and plunged the brother into instant darkness. The brothers’ hearts beat faster, but their curiosity did not subside. They knew that today their lives changed forever.

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