Near the edge of a city,
on South Lafayette Street, 
sits a quaint little cottage and three apple trees. 
The walkway is lined with foliage galore, 
and there you'll find tulips, 
Russian sage, orange poppies and more! 

Many years ago 
the cottage was sold. 
The woman who'd owned it 
had gotten too old,
 to care for the flowers
 and bushes she'd planted, 
and the apples that grew 
were too much to handle.
She needed someone
 who would pull all of the weeds, 
pick the ripe apples, 
and tidy the yard; 
well, what was the problem? 
That didn't sound hard!
There was just one other thing 
the old woman needed: 
someone who would treat 
the creaky, quaint cottage 
the way it truly
 deserved to be treated!
For not many knew this, 
And still, few know today,
This little old cottage
is a whimsical place!
Past the painted-shut windows,
the cobwebs and rust, 
the old woman had hidden
magic pixie dust!



The Fairies of South Lafayette Street

A quaint little cottage with cobwebs covering the front porch

Once upon a time, on South Lafayette Street, there stood a quaint little cottage. Its windows were painted shut, and cobwebs covered the front porch. The cottage had been empty for many years, waiting for someone to discover its secrets.

Chapter 1: The Mysterious Cottage

An old woman standing beside a beautiful garden

The old woman who used to live in the cottage had grown too old to care for it. She wished for someone to come and take care of the beautiful flowers, bushes, and apple trees that surrounded the cottage. She knew the cottage held a magical secret, but she needed someone special to unlock it.

Chapter 2: The Old Woman's Wish

Brandi standing in front of the cottage, smiling

One sunny day, a kind-hearted woman named Brandi came to South Lafayette Street. She was looking for a place to call home, and when she saw the cottage, she fell in love. Brandi knew she had found the perfect place to start a new chapter in her life.

Chapter 3: Brandi's New Home

Imogen exploring the garden of the cottage

Brandi's daughter, Imogen, was a curious little girl. She loved exploring the world around her. As soon as they moved into the cottage, Imogen couldn't wait to discover all its hidden wonders. She had a feeling that something magical was waiting for them.

Chapter 4: Imogen's Curiosity

A small bottle hidden among the flowers with a sprinkle of pixie dust inside

One morning, as Imogen played in the garden, she noticed a sparkle near the apple trees. She followed the shimmering trail and discovered a small bottle hidden among the flowers. Inside the bottle, there was a sprinkle of magical pixie dust!

Chapter 5: The Enchanted Garden

Colorful fairies dancing among the tulips

Imogen sprinkled the pixie dust all around the garden, and in an instant, colorful fairies appeared. They danced among the tulips, twirled around the Russian sage, and giggled with delight. Imogen and Brandi couldn't believe their eyes!

Chapter 6: The Dancing Fairies

The cottage transforming, with sunlight streaming through the open windows

With the fairies' help, the cottage began to transform. The windows opened, revealing sunlight streaming through. The cobwebs vanished, and the porch became a cozy spot to sit. The cottage came alive, showing its true beauty.

Chapter 7: The Cottage's Transformation

Brandi and Imogen happily living in the transformed cottage

Brandi, Imogen, and the fairies lived happily ever after in the cottage on South Lafayette Street. The garden bloomed with vibrant flowers, and the apple trees bore delicious fruits. The cottage, once forgotten, became a place of joy and magic, thanks to the love and care of its new inhabitants.