Trapdoor Tales: The Cozy Cottage

Lily and Tom find the coziest cottage with some furry friends

Alright, my little buttercups, gather 'round for another Trapdoor Tale, one about a secret cottage.

After their parents' goodnight hugs, Lily and Tom tiptoed to the center of their room. Their big, fluffy rug looked like a cloud in the moonlight. They knew what wonders it hid! Slowly, they lifted the rug and opened the little trapdoor. Tonight, a gentle, golden light glowed from below.

They climbed down the steps and found themselves at the edge of a beautiful forest. Sunlight, even though it was nighttime, streamed through the trees, making the leaves glow a soft green. Following a little path, they soon came upon the coziest cottage you could ever imagine.

It was small and round, with a thatched roof and walls covered in climbing roses. Smoke curled from its chimney, smelling of baked apples and cinnamon. All around the cottage was a garden filled with bright flowers and tasty vegetables.

A friendly tabby kitten with white paws sat on the porch, purring softly. Two more kittens, one gin…