The Bridge of Eternal Stars

by

The Bridge of Eternal Stars

In a distant kingdom surrounded by rolling hills and shimmering lakes, there was a legendary bridge that only appeared on the clearest nights. The Bridge of Eternal Stars, as it was called, stretched across the kingdom’s largest lake, glowing softly with the light of a thousand stars. It was said that those who walked the bridge together would find their destinies entwined forever.

One such night, under a sky painted with constellations, a prince named Cassian wandered to the lake’s edge. Cassian was kind-hearted but often felt out of place in the grand halls of his palace. That evening, he sought solace beneath the stars, carrying a lantern to light his way.

As he approached the lake, he saw someone standing at the edge of the water—a young woman, her hair cascading like moonlight and her eyes filled with curiosity. She held a small book in her hands, sketching the stars as they reflected on the calm water.

“Couldn’t sleep either?” Cassian asked, his voice gentle.

The woman smiled. “The stars are too beautiful to miss. I didn’t think anyone else would be here.”

“I’m Cassian,” he said. “And you?”

“Lyanna,” she replied. “I’ve heard the stories about the bridge, but I never thought it was real.”

Just then, as if summoned by their words, the bridge began to shimmer into existence, its surface sparkling as though made from stardust. Cassian and Lyanna exchanged a glance, their hearts racing.

“Shall we?” Cassian asked, extending his hand.

Lyanna hesitated, then placed her hand in his. Together, they stepped onto the bridge, their lantern casting a warm glow as they walked. Each step felt weightless, as if the stars themselves were guiding them.

As they reached the middle of the bridge, the lake below seemed to ripple with light. Cassian stopped and turned to Lyanna. “They say the bridge only appears for those who are meant to find it together. Do you think that’s true?”

Lyanna’s cheeks flushed, and she looked at the shimmering expanse around them. “Maybe it is.”

Cassian smiled. “Then, maybe we’re meant to be part of each other’s story.”

In that moment, the stars above seemed to shine brighter, as if blessing their newfound connection. They lingered on the bridge, sharing stories, dreams, and laughter, until the first light of dawn began to paint the sky.

As the sun rose, the bridge faded into the morning mist, but the bond between Cassian and Lyanna remained. Together, they returned to the kingdom, ready to face the world hand in hand, their destinies forever entwined by the Bridge of Eternal Stars.

The End.


Read more bedtime stories for your girlfriend.

Wanna read more short bedtime stories?

Read also:

The Ox Who Was Jealous of the Pig

The Ox Who Was Jealous of the Pig

Big Red and Little Red were two large, strong oxen. They worked on a farm. All day long, they pulled the farmer’s plow through the fields or hauled his heavy cart to the market. When night fell, they were completely exhausted and would collapse into a deep, dreamless...

The Three Little Men

The Three Little Men

Once upon a time, there was a girl named Helena. She lived with her father, her wicked stepmother, and her stepsister, Demona. Helena was kind and beautiful, while Demona was ugly and unpleasant. The stepmother was a cruel woman who wanted to get rid of Helena. One...

The Fireflies and Forever

The Fireflies and Forever

The summer air was thick with warmth, the kind that wrapped around you like a familiar embrace. The sky stretched endlessly above the quiet countryside, painted in shades of deep blue and gold as the sun dipped below the horizon. Sienna sat on the hood of an old...

Random Story