Echo of paradise: The legend of love and exile - Виктория Юрьевна Лутова

leader of the civilization, Ira gathered all the leaders at the Circle of Love. She said, “We must never forget that our strength lies in love. Power is not a privilege. It is a responsibility. If we forget that, we lose everything we’ve built.”

She proposed a new ritual: every leader would spend one day each year working alongside the people – planting trees, building homes, caring for others. It served as a reminder that their role was to serve, not to rule.

The ritual became the foundation of a new system of governance, one in which there was no place for ego. Once again, love became their guiding star.

Chapter Ninety-One: Loss and Restoration

One day, the new civilization faced a catastrophe. One of the worlds within the union was struck by a natural disaster. The ground split open, rivers dried up, and many lives were lost.

It became a test for the entire civilization. Some began to question: “Can we go on? Maybe we are too weak to survive such loss?”

Once more, Ira gathered everyone at the Circle of Love. She said, “Love is not the absence of pain. It is the strength that carries us through pain. We cannot bring back those we’ve lost, but we can honor them by continuing to build the world they dreamed of.”

The nations came together to rebuild the devastated world. They worked side by side, sharing resources, knowledge, and strength. It took years, but the world was restored. And it was stronger than before – because it had been rebuilt on love.

Chapter Ninety-Two: New Horizons

With each passing year, the new civilization discovered new worlds. Representatives from the united peoples met beings who lived in fear, isolation, and destruction – but each time, they brought with them the light of love.

One day, Ira said, “We are the children of Adam and Eve. Their love is our light. And that light will never fade, as long as we keep sharing it with others.”

Epilogue: The Endless Story

Somewhere far away, in the stillness of eternity, God watched over the new civilization. He saw how the love of Adam and Eve continued to grow – how it healed worlds and became the foundation of something even greater.

God knew that this story would never end. Because love is eternity. It lives on in every heart, in every act, in every world.

And in this endless story, each of us is a part of love.

PART EIGHTEEN

THE DISCOVERY OF NEW WORLDS

Chapter Ninety-Three: The Mirror World

One of the exploration teams ventured into a place later named the Mirror World. It was a strange realm – everything reflected endlessly, like an infinite hall of mirrors. But these reflections were distorted, revealing not just appearances, but inner fears, doubts, and pain.

As the explorers entered this world, they began to feel their own fears coming to life. A young man named Ray saw his reflection whisper to him: “You’re too weak. You’re not worthy of love.”

Ray was ready to give up, but his partner Lina – a descendant of Adam and Eve – came to him and said, “Look into the mirror, but don’t forget who you are. Love isn’t the absence of fear. It’s the strength to overcome it.”

Lina stood before her reflection and said,

“I accept you. All of you – your light and your darkness.”

Her reflection cleared, and the mirror vanished.

Inspired by her, Ray did the same. One by one, the team passed through the Mirror World, facing their fears and embracing their imperfections. They realized that love begins with self-acceptance. And that lesson became a vital part of their civilization’s philosophy.

Chapter Ninety-Four: The World of Eternal Winter

On another journey, the explorers discovered a world trapped in eternal ice. There was no warmth, and the beings who lived there had grown used to solitude. They didn’t know friendship or love – the cold had hardened their hearts like frozen stone.

Ira led the expedition into this frozen world. She noticed that the beings avoided each other, afraid to show even a hint of vulnerability. Ira decided to create a Circle of Love – but this time, she added fire to it, a soft, glowing flame.

At first, the beings were afraid to come close. But one of them, a young girl named Celia, took a step forward. She approached the fire and felt a warmth she had never known.

Ira said to her, “This fire is love. It doesn’t burn. It warms.”

Celia began to bring others to the fire. Slowly, they gathered – sharing stories, helping one another. The ice in their hearts began to melt. The World of Eternal Winter became a place where love brought warmth and life.

PART NINETEEN

THE DEEDS OF HEROES

Chapter Ninety-Five: Lina’s Deed

One day, Lina – a descendant of Adam and Eve – found herself in a world consumed by chaos. Nothing stayed the same: land turned into water, trees became stone, and time itself seemed to flow backward.

Lina realized that this world suffered from a lack of harmony. She tried to create a Circle of Love, but the chaos shattered it again and again. Then she discovered an unusual way forward – she began to dance.

Her dance was filled with love and balance. It embodied the delicate harmony between chaos and order, between light and shadow. Slowly, the beings of that world began to move with her rhythm. The chaos started to settle, and the world found stability.

They named her the Dancing Star and became part of a new civilization, understanding at last that harmony can only be born through love.

Chapter Ninety-Six: Ray’s Deed

Ray, the explorer who had once passed through the Mirror World, had become a source of inspiration