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Title: Whispers from the Lake

Level: Intermediate (B2)

#Story :

Emma and Lucas, a couple seeking peace from their stressful lives, rent a remote cabin by a misty lake for the weekend. Soon after they arrive, Emma is drawn to the lake’s strange stillness and hears soft whispers calling out, “Don’t forget me.” Near the water’s edge, she finds an old silver locket with portraits of a young couple and an inscription hinting at a forgotten love story. Curious, they visit the nearby village, where they learn about Eleanor and James—a couple from long ago who were forbidden to be together and vanished in a storm while trying to escape across the lake. Emma realizes that the spirits of Eleanor and James are still bound to the lake, waiting for their story to be finished. Guided by their whispers, Emma returns the locket to the water, allowing their spirits to finally find peace. As the mist clears, Emma understands that some love stories never truly end—they simply wait to be remembered.

#Vocabulary :

• Locket : a small piece of jewelry that opens to hold pictures or keepsakes.
• Whisper : to speak in a soft, quiet voice.
• Mist : a cloud of tiny water droplets in the air, making it hard to see clearly.
• Vanished : disappeared suddenly and mysteriously.
• Bound : tied or connected closely to something.

#Grammar Focus:

• Past Simple vs. Past Continuous
• Used to describe actions that happened in the past or were in progress at a specific time.
• Example: She was standing by the lake when she heard the whisper.
• Reported Speech (Indirect Speech)
• Used to tell what someone else said, often shifting the tense.
• Example: The woman told them that Eleanor and James had vanished many years ago.
• First Conditional Sentences
• Used for real and possible situations in the future.
• Example: If she returns the locket, they may find peace.

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