A lone willow bends by the silent river, its branches tracing secrets on the water's surface. An old fisherman sits beneath it, mending his net with gnarled hands. He speaks to the tree as if to an old friend, sharing tales of storms weathered and seasons passed. The wind carries his whispers through the leaves, each rustle sounding like a reply. Children sometimes stop to listen, believing the tree truly whispers back. They leave with wide eyes, carrying stories of th...