Once upon a time, in a large, misty forest near the village of Børkop in Denmark, there lived a troll named Ene Øjesten. Ene was just like other trolls you may have heard of. She was big, scary and strong; but she was kind-hearted and loved to explore the woods around her. But Ene had something that made her very special—she was extremely curious!
Now, Ene’s curiosity made sure she had many adventures . She was always searching for hidden treasures in the forest. One bright morning, as the birds sang and the sun peeked through the trees, Ene was out on one of her adventures.
She wandered through the tall grass, climbed over mossy rocks, and waded across sparkling streams. But on this particular day, something unusual caught her eye. There, lying quietly in a patch of soft clover, was a stone. But it wasn’t just any stone—it was completely flat and had a perfectly round hole right in the middle. Ene had never seen anything like it before!
Ene gently picked up the stone and held it close to her eye. To her amazement, when she looked through the hole, she didn’t just see the forest in front of her—she saw something else entirely. She saw things that hadn’t happened yet! Ene had found a magical stone that let her see into the future.
Excited by her discovery, Ene hurried back to her cave. She sat down with the stone and began to peer through it, her eyes wide with wonder. She saw villagers planting seeds in their gardens, and she saw those seeds growing into beautiful flowers and tall, healthy vegetables. She saw children playing games that they hadn’t even thought of yet. And then, she saw something that made her heart skip a beat.
Through the stone, Ene saw a great storm coming to Børkop. The sky was dark, and the wind howled fiercely. Trees swayed and bent, and the villagers looked worried. Ene knew she had to do something. She couldn’t just sit back and watch—she had to help!
Without wasting a moment, Ene grabbed the stone and ran as fast as her legs could carry her to the village. The people of Børkop were surprised to see her, as trolls usually stayed hidden in the forest. But when Ene told them about the storm and showed them the magic stone, they believed her.
Together, Ene and the villagers worked to prepare for the storm. They gathered food, secured their homes, and made sure all the animals were safe. And when the storm finally came, they were ready. The wind blew and the rain poured, but everyone stayed safe and sound.
After the storm passed, the villagers thanked Ene for her help. They invited her to come to the village whenever she wanted, and they even made a special place for her to keep the magic stone, so it could help the whole community.
From that day on, Ene Øjesten wasn’t just the big, strong, scary and curious troll. She became the guardian of Børkop, watching over the village and using her magic stone to keep everyone safe and happy. And every now and then, you could see her sitting by the village well, looking through her stone and smiling at the future that was yet to come.
And so, the story of Ene Øjesten and her magical stone became a legend, told to children in Børkop for generations to come.
