admiration

When she arrived at the Rongguo Mansion, Xue Baoqin was an astounding beauty with a bright mind, but with an aura of melancholy shrouding her. She was the granddaughter of Jia Yuan, the younger brother to Jia She and Jia Zheng. As the neglected daughter of the disgraced Xue family, she lived her life in obscurity before the Rongguo Mansion took her in.

In the bewitching depths of the night, Sophie awoke with a feeling of anticipation. Tonight, she had planned something unheard of with her dear friend, the Big Friendly Giant (BFG). Their bond, cemented by their thrilling adventures in Dream Country, had grown incredibly strong. They shared a unique bond, a bond of trust and camaraderie. Sophie's plan was simple. She wanted to hear the dreams inside the BFG's assortment of dream jars.

Vermeer's Studio was not just a place where Johannes Vermeer created his legendary paintings, it was also the hub of all the household activities. One day, while the painter was engrossed in his work, Griet, his young new maid, entered carefully. Unaware that she had ventured into a forbidden area, Griet gazed at the easel, instantly captivated by the unfinished painting of a lady. The calmness and tranquility of the depicted scene was mesmerizing.

In the quaint village of Hikueru, whispers blew around like the ocean breeze, whispers about Mafatu, the boy who was afraid of the sea. A paradox indeed, for he was the son of the great tribal chief, Tavana Nui. Rumours about Mafatu's fear of the open waters, stemming from the loss of his mother to the sea, often darkened the village mood. Though the villagers were kind, Mafatu felt the sting of unspoken words. The inward battle against fear, shame, and isolation was just as tumultuous as any ocean storm. Thus, set forth Mafatu, determined to master the vast Pacific and reclaim his honor.