The Slumbering Stables

 The Slumbering Stables 

(AUDIOBOOK and 8-10 chapters around 45 minutes listening)..



In the leprechaun village of Craghallon

In the lively Leprechaun Village of Craghallon, morning usually bustled with the clatter of hooves and cheerful chatter. But today, an eerie silence hung in the air. Conner, the leprechaun stable boy, stood in the middle of the stables, his emerald-green eyes wide with disbelief. Every single horse and pony, from proud Thunderhoof to gentle Marigold, lay fast asleep in their stalls. Their deep breathing filled the stable with an unnatural stillness. "This... this isn't normal!" Conner muttered, adjusting his patched green cap as he knelt beside Marigold. He gently patted her chestnut coat. "Wake up, girl. Please?" But she didn’t stir, and her dappled tail remained motionless. Conner’s boots squeaked as he stepped outside, looking out across the village. All around, carts piled high with goods were stuck in place, their usual drivers pacing nervously. The villagers, with their rosy cheeks and bright green tunics, whispered amongst themselves, casting worried glances toward the stables.