The Tree That Refused to Fall
Roots That Held More Than Soil
A massive tree struck by lightning remained standing despite being hollow inside. Scientists studied it, baffled. A local carpenter realized children had hidden their wishes inside its trunk for years. The tree stayed upright not by strength, but by purpose. When a storm finally toppled it centuries later, thousands of tiny papers fluttered into the air—dreams released at last.
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