The Night Zulie Salguero Met the Moon




In the heart of a bustling city, where twinkling lights painted the night sky, there lived a little girl named Zulie Salguero. Zulie's heart was as bright as the star-studded canvas above, and her imagination soared well beyond the limits of gravity.

One moonless night, as Zulie gazed up at the heavens from her bedroom window, she couldn't help but wonder where the moon had gone. It seemed as if the sky was missing an important piece, leaving behind a void she couldn't fill.

As she pondered this mystery, a gentle breeze whispered through her open window, carrying with it a peculiar scent. It was a sweet fragrance, like the aroma of freshly baked cookies, mixed with the crispness of night air.

Curiosity ignited within Zulie. She followed the scent, her bare feet padding silently across the wooden floor. It led her down the winding staircase and into the living room, where she was greeted by a magical sight.

There, in the center of the room, stood the Moon itself, its silvery glow illuminating the space. It was small and delicate, like a porcelain doll, and its surface shimmered with an ethereal beauty.

Zulie was mesmerized. She approached the moon cautiously, her breath held in anticipation. As she reached out to touch its cool surface, a soft voice spoke to her.

"Hello, Zulie Salguero," the moon whispered. "I've heard whispers of your kind heart and your boundless imagination. Tonight, I have come to grant you a wish."

Zulie's eyes widened with excitement. She had never imagined she would meet the moon, let alone receive a wish. She thought long and hard, trying to decide what she desired most.

Finally, her eyes sparkled. "Moon, my greatest wish is to fly," she exclaimed. "To soar through the air like a bird, and see the world from a different perspective."

The moon chuckled softly. "Your wish is my command, Zulie Salguero."

With a gentle touch of its silver glow, the moon enveloped Zulie in its ethereal light. As she looked down, she noticed that her feet were no longer touching the ground. She was floating in the air!

Zulie laughed with glee as she soared through her living room. She danced among the furniture, twirled beneath the moonlight, and felt a sense of freedom she had never experienced before.

She flew out her window and into the night sky, leaving the confines of her home behind. The city below looked like a miniature world, with its lights twinkling like a thousand stars.

As Zulie explored the night, she encountered all sorts of wonders. She passed by a group of playful bats swooping and diving through the air, their laughter sounding like tiny chimes. She watched a family of owls perched on a branch, their wise eyes observing the city below.

But Zulie's favorite moment came when she flew alongside a shooting star. She closed her eyes and made a wish, her heart filled with gratitude for this magical night.

Eventually, as the first rays of dawn peeked over the horizon, it was time for Zulie to return. She landed gently on her windowsill and waved goodbye to the moon, which disappeared into the sky as the sun rose.

As Zulie lay in her bed, the memory of her adventure filled her with joy. She knew that she would never forget the night she met the moon, the night she flew through the sky, and the night her greatest wish came true. And as she drifted off to sleep, Zulie Salguero smiled, knowing that she had a secret to cherish forever.