Max was a curious fellow, always eager to learn and explore the world around him.
One day, as he was wandering through the forest, Max came across a mysterious creature. The creature was unlike anything he had ever seen before.
It had the body of a horse, the wings of a bird, and the horns of a deer. Max was both frightened and intrigued by the creature, and he couldn't help but stare in awe at its beauty.
As he gazed upon the creature, he noticed that its eyes were fixed upon him, as if the creature was trying to communicate with him. Max felt a strange connection with the creature, and he found himself drawn towards it, as if he were being pulled by an invisible force.
The creature led Max to a hidden clearing in the forest, and there Max saw a wondrous sight. Hundreds of creatures, just like the one he had encountered, were gathered in the clearing, each one as beautiful and unique as the next.
Max was amazed by the creatures and couldn't help but ask the creature that had led him there, "What are you all?" The creature looked at Max with its wise and knowing eyes, and it replied in a soft, gentle voice,
"We are the Appearance, and we are here to guide you on your journey."
Max was confused. He had never heard of the Appearance before, and he didn't understand what they wanted from him. The creature sensing Max's confusion, explained, "You see, Max, you have a special gift.
You have the ability to see beyond what is visible to the human eye. You can see the truth, the beauty, and the magic that exists in this world."
Max was shocked. He had never considered himself special in any way, and he had never considered that there was magic in the world. But as he looked around at the creatures in the clearing, he could see the truth in what the creature was saying.
The Appearance then showed Max how to harness his gift and to see the world in a new light.
They showed him how to see the magic in the smallest of things, like a blade of grass or a drop of dew, and how to appreciate the beauty in the world around him.
Max was filled with wonder and joy as he learned from the Appearance, and he felt as though he was discovering a new world for the first time. He spent months in the forest, learning from the Appearance and growing in his understanding of the magic in the world.
Eventually, it was time for Max to leave the forest and return to his village. The Appearance bid him farewell, telling him that his journey was just beginning, and that they would always be there to guide him when he needed them.
Max returned to his village a changed man. He could see the world in a new light, and he was filled with a sense of wonder and joy that he had never felt before. He shared his experiences with the other villagers, and soon the word of the Appearance spread far and wide.
Years went by, and Max became known as the wisest and most magical person in the land. People from all over would come to seek his advice, and Max would always tell them the same thing, "The world is full of magic and beauty, if only you open your eyes to see it."
And so, the legend of the Appearance lived on, inspiring generations to come to see the world in a new light, to appreciate the magic and beauty in the world, and to never stop exploring and discovering...
I remain Kingsleymark...