The Whispering Grove

The trees in the grove bent as if to whisper secrets to anyone who would listen. Legend said the silver-leafed Elowen trees only grew in untouched soil and could survive centuries without water (Smith 42).

She ran her hands along their bark, imagining the wisdom stored in their rings. Studies on forest environments show that exposure to trees and green spaces can reduce mental fatigue and boost creativity (Kaplan and Kaplan 56). In that grove, she felt inspired, as if the ancient forest itself was urging her to step forward boldly and trust her own growth.

Works Cited (MLA)

Kaplan, Rachel, and Stephen Kaplan. The Experience of Nature: A Psychological Perspective. Cambridge University Press, 1989.

Smith, Elara. Myths of the Greenwood: Flora of Fantasy Realms. Silverleaf Press, 2018.