Once upon a time, there was a boy, who loved birds, more than anything. To be true, he dreamed to be like a bird - fly above green land high in the bright sky.
The child loved going on sunny meadows near his village, where was the best place for observing his beloved animals. The boy could spend hours there and often his family would need to find him and ask to come back.
One morning, he was so observed in his play that the boy had not noticed that some dark figure appeared a few steps away. The man in black coat came closer and boy turned in his direction. It surprised the boy, but he was not frightened. Why should he? He was a strong healthy child, who could run very. Almost like a bird, some liked to say.
The stranger glanced at him lazy, investigating what he met on his way. Suddenly, a small smirk appeared on his face and the boy knew no more.
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The child slowly opened his eyes and looked around. It seemed that he was in dark man's castle. To his dread - the boy realised that the stranger shrunk him and put in glass bell among his other trophies.
"I intend to keep you." the wizard materialized above the child. "You have a lovely soul, I'd say one of best in my collection. You're angry, I can see. But know this, my power is I wanted, I could destroy your whole village. You calmed down, very well. Remember this: as long as you behave, I will leave your family and friends alone. Will you agree to my proposition?"
The boy only nodded sadly.
"My beautiful little thing, didn't you want to be like a bird?" the stranger mocked the boy, "Did you forget that some birds leave in cages?"
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"Did you like the story, my dear? Come here." Jim asked Sherlock, who after a moment laid down next to the spider on bed.