Ekọn̋ N̋ke stories by manuelhooks: Uwem and the secret garden.

Its been two days since the residents of Diablerets Switzerland had a new neighbour, as Mr and Mrs Inyang and their son just moved into a small cottage on the mountainside.

While his parents were still busy unpacking, Uwem's curiosity took him for a walk. He was going back to the old, mysterious garden he discovered yesterday behind his neighbour's house.
At age four, Uwem had always been fascinated by a lot of things. The short fence overgrown with vines and shrubs seemed to whisper secrets to him. His curiosity was insatiable.

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Uwem decided he couldn't resist anymore.

using an old fruit crate, he jumped over the fence and crash-landed on the other side.

He got up and dusted his scraped knees, paying little attention to them, as his eyes were fixated on the things around him.

While he explored the garden, he discovered a lot of hidden treasures. He saw a family of rabbits that were playing hide-and-seek among the flowers. There was a tiny pond that was reflecting the sky's brilliant blue. And the best of all was a majestic tree with branches twisted into a natural swing.

Uwem's wonder and facination grew with each new discovery he made. He really felt like a true adventurer. but that was just the beginning as he stumbled upon an old-weathered-door hidden behind a bush. The door's rusted hinges creaked loudly as he pushed it open, and he gasped as it revealed a cosy greenhouse filled with exotic plants and sparkling crystals on the walls and floor.

An elderly gardener, Mme. Susanna Wiederkehr appeared from behind a row of shelves. "Binvenue, jeune explorateur!", she said with a warm smile and lots of friendly gestures.
"J'attendais votre arrivée." She added.
"J'ai eu l'impression que le jardin t'appelait."

Mme. Susanna Wiederkehr shared stories of the garden's history and secrets. She explained why the area was named Diablerets. Revealing that little Uwem's curiosity had unlocked more than just a physical gate.

I really can't tell why it seemed little Uwem understood her very well. But i am sure they communicated and understood each other.

As the sun began to set, and Uwem reluctantly bid farewell to Mme. Susanna and the enchanted garden. He jumped back over the fence, feeling transformed and ready to meet his parents who had already reported him lost to the sheriff and a 50 men search party was just about to go combing the hillsides in search for him.

The search was called off, and the sheriff was trying to find out where he had been. While Mrs Inyang was scrambling something for him to eat.

She noticed his scraped knees and a few bruises, some sticky weeds and beggar's lice attached to his cloths, and his nails were stuffed with earth.

He kept repeating that he was with Mme. Susanna Wiederkehr in her garden. Though that name was not familiar to the sherif. One man who came out for the search said his mother had stories of Susanna Wiederkehr and her mysterious garden. He said little Uwem's curiosity has led him to the magic that lay just beyond the fence.

This can not be the end....
Who was Susanna Wiederkehr?
Where really was little Uwem?
Will he be going back to the mysterious garden?
Is he in any danger?

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