Elisha

Elisey is a handsome prince. He is kind and noble, and his solace is his fiancée, Lada. He loved her beyond measure and performed great feats for the sake of his beloved.

It was a hot July. Lada and Elisey decided to hold their wedding. However, as soon as happiness appears, misfortune is not far behind. An evil sorcerer cast a spell and stole Lada away. Elisey searched everywhere, but found her nowhere. Finally, an ancient witch became his last hope; the people had suggested her to the prince.

He rode for a long time, but eventually lost his way. There was no way out. All the trees looked the same, and night was falling soon. As soon as the prince dismounted, his horse grew frightened and bolted. Elisey lost all hope—he could not survive the night in the forest. Moreover, this was no ordinary human forest, but a magical, untouched one. The trees and moss were spirits, the berries were lives. Everything here was unusual and terrifying.

Suddenly, a rustle was heard from above, someone's squeak, and then a crash, as if someone had fallen into the bushes. Elisey jumped up and frowned. He felt that this was a bad omen. He drew his sword and asked sternly:

— If you are a monster, then show yourself for an honest fight; if you are a human, then come out peacefully.

Elisey did not expect an answer, but the shadow of a tree trembled, revealing someone to the prince's sight...