Rawa Pening (Central Java)

Upon ancient time, there lived a powerful child. His magic made an evil enchant
for envy. The child's bewitched wizard, so her body was covered with a very strong
odor. New injuries will appear when old wounds start drying.
The situation caused no one to relate to him. Let alone say hello, just be close to
people don't want to. They are afraid of getting infected.
One day, this boy dreams of having an old woman who could cure his illness. She
wandered about looking for it. He was always rejected by the residents in every
village he visited. They felt disgusted and kicked out this child.
Finally, until he was in a village mostly his population was arrogant people. Not
many poor people in the village. Others will be expelled or uncomfortable if they live
there. This disturbed the heart of this little boy.
He managed to get into the village in a party. However, people drove him away
and berating him. He was immediately dragged out.
When dirseret, he advised those people to pay more attention to other people who are
lacking. Hearing the boy's words, some people grew furious, even spat out while
saying, "The base of the ugly devil! "
The child was injured with the people's treatment. He then stuck it a stick in the
ground and said, "None of them can lift this stick from the ground, only I can do it! "
People doubt the boy's words. They also tried to pull the stick. However, no one can
do it. Until a few days it cannot be removed. One day, the kid came and pulled out the
stick secretly.
However, there was a resident who saw him and reported him to another resident
without his knowledge. Flow the spring from the sticking was removed. The longer it
got, the water was getting heavier. The water drowns the area, so it becomes a lake
now named Rawa Dizzy.
No one survived the calamity, except for an old woman who gave him a place to
stay and take care of him. Miraculously, the boy's skin disease was cured.
However, the evil witch who had bewitched the child did not accept the recovery. She
then again bewitched the boy into a major snake wearing a bell necklace around her
neck. It is said that this snake often goes out of its nest one after the night. Every time
they moved, the necklace across his neck always rang klentang-klenting. This sound
is what makes it called Baru Klinting. The emergence of the snake is believed by the
public as a sign of luck for fishermen who have not yet obtained fish.

Now, Telaga Rawa Dizzy is a very popular tourist attraction in Ambarawa District,
Semarang Regency, Central Java Province.

The Story of a Patient Farmer

In a small village, there lived a farmer named Pak Tono who had a patient heart and

diligent hands. He always worked hard in his fields to meet the needs of his family.

One day, a severe drought hit the village, causing Pak Tono's crops to wither. Pak

Tono was very worried because he didn't know how to meet his family's needs.

However, Pak Tono didn't give up. He continued to work hard and sought ways to

revive his crops. He also asked for help from his neighbors, and together they found a

solution.

Finally, after several months, the rainy season arrived, and Pak Tono's crops grew

again. Pak Tono was overjoyed and thanked God for His kindness. Pak Tono then

became a role model for the community about the importance of patience and hard

work.

He continued to work hard and help those around him, becoming a symbol of hope for

the village. Pak Tono's story inspired others to persevere through difficult times and

to never lose hope.

Legend

The Legend of Nyi Roro Kidul

 In ancient times, a beautiful princess named Nyi Roro Kidul lived on the southern

coast of Java. She possessed the power to control the ocean and create massive waves.

One day, a man named Raden Mas fell in love with Nyi Roro Kidul. However, Nyi
Roro

Kidul had one condition: Raden Mas had to defeat her in a battle. Raden Mas
accepted

the challenge and began fighting Nyi Roro Kidul.

However, Nyi Roro Kidul's powers were immense, and she created massive waves

that crashed against Raden Mas. Raden Mas was on the verge of defeat, but he

refused to

give up. He then used his intelligence to outwit Nyi Roro Kidul.

Raden Mas created a hole in the beach that channeled the seawater onto the land.
Nyi

Roro Kidul was enraged that her powers had been defeated by Raden Mas. However,

she was also impressed by his intelligence and decided to accept him as her husband.

Origins of Lake Maninjau

In a village on Mount Review's feet, there are ten brothers

 the typical so-called Bachelor Nine. The eldest named Pakban and the youngest is

named Sani. They have an uncle named Datuk Limbatang. Datuk Limbatang also has

a son

named Gian.

One day, Datuk Limbatang visited Bujang Dian's house and that's when Sani and

Happy realized that they put heart in each other. Over time, when the harvest season

arrives, the

village holds martial arts.

The village youths including Pagarban and Giran were registering. At the event,

Pagarban faced with Giran, both of them were equally strong. However, on one

occasion Giran had managed to fend off attacks from Pagarban and was declared

defeated. This makes the

Pagarban feel annoyed and resentment toward Giran.

Days after the event, Datuk Limbatang came to propose to Sani. However, due to

revenge, Albanese refused the proposal by showing his broken legs because of Giran.

This also

made Sani and Giran sad.

Then, Sani and Giran agreed to meet in the field to look for a way out. When talking,

a piece of spinal twigs was caught in Sani's sarong and made her injured. Giran

immediately treated him with the medicinal leaves he has raced off.
Suddenly dozens of people appeared and accused them of having done illegal actions,

so they must be punished. Sani and Giran tried to defend himself but was in vain and

immediately traction headed for the top of Mount Review.

Before being punished, Giran prayed if they were guilty, he was willing his body to

be destroyed inside a mountain crater water. However, if innocent, let us write this

mountain and curse Bachelor Nine into fish. After that, Giran and Sani immediately

jumped into the

crater.

A few moments later, the mountain erupted loudly and destroyed everything was
around.

Bachelor Nine became into fish. The Mount Review's eruption left the wide crater
that

turned into a lake and was finally named Lake Maninjau.

Myth

The Myth of Goddess of the Sri

Sri Dewi's story began with a meeting of the gods in psychics. At that time, Batra

Guru tried to hold the Batam Narada Holyaya named Retna Duress. Anyone who has

a mustika won't feel hungry, sleepy and wet when exposed to water. But the hands of

Batara

Teachers are not strong to hold that sakti, and released into the earth up to seven.
On the seventh layer earth, tinggalah a dragon named Sang Hyang Antaboga who
engka.

The gods from heaven dropped to Earth to look for the mustika and the dragon knows

about it. To test the gods, the dragon then must put this into a cup that is difficult to

open by Batra Teacher and other gods when the cup is given by Sang Hyang

Antaboga.

Cupu was slammed by the Batra Teacher until it was destroyed and the Retna Duress

which turned into a baby girl and was named Niken Tiksnawati. When he grew up,

Niken became a beautiful angel and made the Batra Teacher fall in love. When it will

be proposed by the Batra Teacher, Niken gave three conditions that must be fulfilled,

namely clothes that are never worn, food that can fill forever and gamelan named

ketopyak.

Batra Aman agreed and sent Batra Kala, When Gumarang to find three requirements

requested by Niken. During the search, When Gumarang saw a beautiful figure of

Dewi Sri, wife of Dewa Vishnu who was bathing at Taman Banjaran Sari. Gumerang

was captivated and chased by the goddess until she went down to earth and got into

the middle of the

forest.

Dewa Wisnus got angry and shot his arrow to When Gumerang was weak. Under

these helpless conditions, Dewi Sri condemned Kala Gumerang became a wild boar.
 To protect himself, the goddess of the Goddess Darmanastiti, Queen Makukukan in

the kingdom of

Medang Kamulan, while the Dewa Wisnus King Makukuhan.

Hearing the news that When Gumerang was cursed to be a wild boar, Batam Teacher

was furious and asked Niken Tiksnawati to serve him but was rejected in a short time,

Niken died. Batra Guilla is highly sad as Niken died and asked Batra Narada to bury it

on earth.

Once buried, jazad Niken Tiksnawati grew various kinds of plants, such as rice,

banana trees and other maritime plants. The plants were then cultivated throughout

the kingdom of the region. Short story, Dewi Sri, who previously exude to Dewi

Damrmastiti finally

came out and permeate the paddy plants in the royal region.

When Gumerang didn't stay silent, he continued to look for Dewi Sri in the form of

wild boar even though Dewi Sri had been united with rice plants. When Gumerang

entered the rice field and damaged the rice crops there. In this case, the God Wisnu

did not remain silent. Such as previous actions, Dewa Wisnu fired his arrow and

regarding Kala

Gumerang in the form of pigs immediately and died.

Of the blood coming out, there are all kinds of pests that harm rice, such as tidal,

londoh, wais, and many more. Meanwhile, the brotherhood When Gumerang

permeates other animals, such as scarecrows, mentek, to wild boars to damage rice
 crops. But all of them can be destroyed by King Makukuhan which is Sitsan Dewa

Wisnu.

The Myth of the Moon Goddess

In ancient times, a beautiful goddess named Selene lived on the moon. She
possessed

the power to control the moon's light and make it shine brightly.
One day, a mortal man named Endymion fell in love with Selene. However, their love

was forbidden by the other gods because Endymion was a mere mortal. Selene

disregarded

the prohibition and continued to see Endymion.

The other gods grew angry and cursed Endymion to eternal sleep. Selene was

heartbroken and begged the gods to lift the curse. However, they refused.

Selene then decided to reside on the moon and visit Endymion every night to awaken
him

from his slumber.

This story teaches us about eternal love and the sacrifices Selene made for her
beloved.
 This myth also explains why the moon always shines brightly at night.

FAIRY TALE

The Forest Fairy

In a dense and lush forest, there lived a beautiful fairy named Luna. She had

magnificent wings and long, golden hair that shone like the sun. Luna resided in a

large, red flower

situated in the heart of the forest.

Luna possessed the power to make the forest flowers bloom with a mere touch of her

hand. She could also converse with the forest animals and understand their language.

One day, a young boy named Timmy got lost in the forest. He was searching for

flowers for his mother but inadvertently took a wrong turn. Timmy felt scared and

alone, but

suddenly, he spotted Luna flying above him.

Luna descended and approached Timmy. "Hello, little boy," she said in a gentle
voice.

"What happened? Why are you lost here?"

 Timmy explained that he was searching for flowers for his mother. Luna smiled and

said, "I can help you. I can make the flowers here bloom with a touch of my hand."

Luna then touched several flowers around them, and they instantly bloomed. Timmy

was overjoyed and thanked Luna. Luna then took Timmy back to his home, and they

became

good friends.

Timmy often visited Luna in the forest, and she always helped him with her powers.

This story teaches us about the importance of friendship and kindness. Luna, as a kind

fairy,

helped Timmy, who was lost, and became his friend.

We can also learn about the power of nature and the beauty of the forest, which can
help

us in times of difficulty.
The Lake Fairy

In a crystal-clear lake with sparkling blue waters, a beautiful fairy named Aria lived.

She had long, silver-glinting hair and delicate wings resembling a butterfly. Aria

possessed the power to control the lake's waters. She could create mesmerizing waves

and even swim

 with the fish in the lake.

One day, a young boy named Alex visited the lake for a swim. However, he

accidentally fell into the water and nearly drowned. Aria spotted Alex and swiftly

rescued him. She brought Alex to the lake's shore and revived him. Alex was

incredibly grateful to Aria and

inquired about her powers.

Aria explained that she was the lake fairy, with the ability to control the water. Alex

was amazed and requested Aria to demonstrate her powers. Aria then created stunning

waves and even produced a majestic water fountain. Alex was thrilled and thanked

Aria.

Aria and Alex became close friends, and Alex frequently visited Aria at the lake. Aria

always helped Alex with her powers, and Alex consistently expressed gratitude to

Aria.

This story teaches us about the importance of friendship and kindness. Aria, as a

benevolent fairy, rescued Alex and became his friend. We can also learn about the

power of nature and the beauty of the lake, which can aid us in times of difficulty.
 FABLE

The story of elephants and ants

Elephants are known as large animals. One day, a huge herd of elephants came into

forests for meal.

The presence of this elephant disturbs the herd of ants living there. Many ant houses

were destroyed because they stepped on elephants seeking food.

"Get out of here, elephant! It is the area where we live ," said one of the ant. Hearing

those words, the elephant just laughed. He didn't care and thought the ant was a

small animal that was harmless.

A flock of ants felt annoyed and planned to expel those elephants from the jungle

where they lived. The next day, the ants tried to talk to the herd of elephants and

asked them to

leave the forest.

Elephants refuse to leave forests and this makes a herd of ants even more angry. The

ants also attacked the elephant area by biting the skin and going into the ears to the

elephants fall.

Herds of elephants eventually gave up and left forests. They were aware that the ants

could not be underestimated just because they had a small body.

The Story of a Wise Cat

In a small village, there lived a cat named Whiskers. Whiskers had a small and agile
body,

as well as a wise and compassionate heart.

One day, a little girl named Lily got lost in the forest. The villagers searched for Lily,

but couldn't find her. Whiskers saw the commotion and immediately ran to help. She

used her sharp sense of smell to search for Lily and her intelligence to overcome

obstacles.

Whiskers finally found Lily crying in a cave. Whiskers approached Lily and calmed

her down with a soft voice. Lily then hugged Whiskers and thanked her for her help.

Whiskers brought Lily back to the village, and the villagers were extremely grateful

for Whiskers'

wisdom and bravery.

Short Story

Ghosts at Old School

In a small town, there was an old school that had been abandoned for years. His name
is

Wooden elementary School. Many horrifying stories thriving around the school, and

most people avoid him because of his reputation as haunted and haunted places. Three

students named Maya, Rian, and Dika were very curious about the stories about the
 school. They decided to check it themselves on Sunday night. Without telling their

parents they planned to slip into the school building in the middle of the night.

On Sunday night, the three met in front of the old and terrifying school gate. They

were carrying flashlights, cameras, and school maps they found on the internet.

Despite their

fear, they felt super excited to explore what's inside.

As they entered the school, the atmosphere soon became dark and scary. Their
moves echoed through the blank alleys filled with scary shadows. However, they
didn't find

anything suspicious until they reached the top floor.

There, they found a door that was tightly closed. Maya, most curious, tried to open it.

However, the door was firmly locked. Rian advised to leave the door alone, but Dika

wanted to find a key around him.

When Dika walked away, Maya and Rian heard the strange voice from behind the

door. The voice sounded like a spooky wind whisper, leaving them goosebumps.

They tried to

call Dika, but there was no answer.

When they both turned around to look for Dika, they saw a dark shadow looking from

behind the corner of the hallway. Without thinking, they ran away, looking for a

hiding
 place.

They managed to hide in a small room hidden in one corner of the school. They both

were quiet a thousand languages, waiting terrified. Suddenly, they heard the sound of

footsteps approaching.

Scared and cornered, Maya and Rian locked the door of the room and hid under the
table.

They felt their breath got stuck as the door shake loudly.

But suddenly, the voice stopped. Maya and Rian waited a while, but nothing
happened.

Finally, they decided to get out of their hiding and to find out what had happened to

Dika. However, when they opened the door, they were shocked by what they found.

In front of them, Dika was not moving in a state, her eyes wide and her lips sudsy.

Around him, the

dark shadows enveloped it.

Without thinking, Maya and Rian decided to take Dika out of the school. They carried
her

carefully and ran as fast as they could get out of the building.

Once they got out, they immediately called for help. Dika was rushed to the hospital,

and after a few days, she finally realized. However, he could never remember what

happened

to him in the school.

Since that incident, the three of them vowed to never again enter Wooden elementary

School. They also realized that the stories about this ghost house were not just a

legend,

it was a scary fact.

The Story of an Inspirational Teacher

In a small school in a rural area, there lived a teacher named Pak Rudi who had a big

heart and an unwavering spirit. He always tried to make lessons more engaging and

enjoyable for his students.

One day, a new student named Andi joined Pak Rudi's class. Andi had a difficult

background and felt that he couldn't keep up with the lessons. Pak Rudi saw great

potential in Andi and decided to help him. He gave Andi special attention and helped

him

understand the lessons better.

With Pak Rudi's help, Andi began to show significant progress in his studies. He

became more confident and started to enjoy the learning process. Pak Rudi was very
 proud of Andi's progress and decided to create a project to help Andi develop his

skills further.

The project was to create a short film that could help Andi develop his speaking and

critical thinking skills. With the help of Pak Rudi and his friends, Andi successfully

created an excellent short film. The film was shown in front of the whole school, and

Andi

became very famous.

Pak Rudi was extremely proud of Andi and felt that he had made a difference in his

life. He continued to be an inspirational teacher and helped his students reach their

full

potential.