Extraordinary Legends: Encounter — Leyendas extraordinarias: el encuentro

Francisco Martínez
4 min readAug 22

Extraordinary Legends: Encounter

In the depths of a moonless night, in a time when the stars guided the path of travelers, a mysterious visitor from the cosmos found himself trapped in the moat of an ancient medieval castle. His silver skin glowed dimly in the dark, and his luminous eyes searched desperately for a way out.

The local villagers had heard stories of creatures falling from the sky, but none had fallen on their land before. Legend said that the aliens brought with them cosmic secrets, knowledge that could change the destiny of those who dared to help them.

Meanwhile, a group of merchants traveled to the castle in search of a new clientele. They came from distant lands, with caravans loaded with soft, colorful silks that danced in the wind. They were not warriors, but their determination and bravery were unwavering.

Arriving at the castle, they heard whispers from the villagers about being trapped in the moat. Without hesitation, they moved to the edge, where the silver creature was looking at them with curiosity and hope. They spoke an unknown language, but the language of kindness transcends barriers.

On a long, stout rope, the merchants lowered themselves into the moat, extending a helping hand to the visitor from the stars. The alien nodded gratefully and confidently, holding on to the rope as he ascended to freedom.

Once on the surface, the alien visitor, who appeared to be pregnant, extended her arms and emitted a series of lights and sounds as an expression of gratitude. The merchants exchanged smiles with each other, feeling that they had witnessed something unique and amazing.

At that moment, the sky lit up with a shower of shooting stars, as if the universe itself was celebrating the encounter between two worlds so different. The merchants offered one of their most beautiful silks to the alien as a parting gift.

As they walked away from the castle, joy still shining in their hearts, the merchants knew that this story would be passed down through the generations. Amidst the exploits of valiant knights and enchanted princesses, this unforgettable night of intergalactic encounter would become a tale of wonder and unity, reminding all that even in the deepest darkness, kindness and compassion can light the world.

Francisco Martínez

Telecom engineer. International Relations, Translations.