Read the book: «Tales of the Sand»

© Sergey Bilarin, 2025

ISBN 978-5-0067-0924-9

Создано в интеллектуальной издательской системе Ridero

Tales of the Sand

Eyes in the Sky

Once upon a time, in the vast desert, there lived a boy named Ahmed. He often wandered the dunes, watching the animals and their habits, and listening to the wind whisper through shifting sands.

One day, he heard a sharp cry and saw a falcon caught in a net. Ahmed climbed down from a rocky slope and freed the bird, and in a flash, it soared into the sky.

The next day, as Ahmed wandered through the dunes again, he heard that same cry echo from above. It was the very same falcon, now descending from the sky and landing right on Ahmed’s shoulder.

«You’ve come back,» the boy said with joy. «I’ll call you Shahin – King of Birds.»

The proud bird spread its wings and let out a piercing cry. From that day on, the falcon became Ahmed’s faithful companion, always by his side. It became his eyes in the sky, helping him find his way home. Together, they explored the desert around their oasis and often found themselves in new adventures.

Eastern wisdom says:

«If you save a life, life will be indebted to you.»

The Wind’s Gift

In the endless expanse of the desert lived a young nomad girl named Fatma. She had a kind heart and gentle hands, always caring for every living creature she met.

One day, while wandering through the dunes, Fatma heard a desperate whinny carried on the wind. She ran toward the sound and found a foal tangled in a thorny bush, shivering in the shade of a lone palm. Its golden coat was scratched and bleeding, and its eyes were filled with fear.

Without hesitation, Fatma rushed to help. She gently freed the foal, soothed it with soft words, tended its wounds with healing balm, and offered it cool water from her flask. Feeling her kindness, the foal leaned into her touch and nestled its head into her arms.

From that day on, they were inseparable. Fatma named him Riyahan – «the Wind.» She fed and groomed him, taught him to follow her lead, and in return, Riyahan offered unwavering loyalty and affection.

Soon, the nomads prepared to travel again. Fatma was anxious – the young foal was no longer just an animal; he had become her dearest friend.

During the journey, a sudden sandstorm struck. The wind howled, the sky turned to dust, and the caravan scattered in confusion. Fatma rushed to help those who had fallen behind, and Riyahan, sensing her urgency, galloped forward, guiding her through the storm to rescue others.

When the storm finally passed, the exhausted but grateful girl embraced her foal and thanked him. She had learned that a kind heart and true friendship are the greatest treasures – and that they can overcome even the fiercest winds.

Eastern wisdom says:

«Kindness and care are always repaid – for true friendship knows no barriers. And even in the darkest hour, there is always hope for light.»