Debbie's eyes welled up with tears as she sat beside her mother's hospital bed. The once vibrant woman now lay pale and frail, her breathing shallow. The doctor's words echoed in Debbie's mind: "There's nothing more we can do. She's slipping away."
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As Debbie held her mother's hand, she remembered the stories of her childhood. Her mother used to tell her of a magical dragon, one that could heal the sick and grant wishes to those who possessed a pure heart.
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Debbie's gaze wandered to the window, where a faint moon cast its silvery glow. She whispered a desperate plea, "Dragon, if you're out there, please...please help my mom."
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As she spoke, a gentle hum filled the air, like the soft purring of a contented beast. Debbie's eyes widened as a magnificent dragon materialized before her. Its scales shimmered with a soft, ethereal light, and its eyes burned with ancient wisdom.
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The dragon's voice, low and soothing, whispered, "I have come, Debbie. Your heart is pure, and your love for your mother is strong. I shall grant you a gift, but it comes with a price."
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Debbie nodded, willing to pay any price to save her mother.
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The dragon began to sing, its voice weaving a gentle melody that filled the room with warmth and light. Debbie's mother stirred, her eyes fluttering open. A faint smile crossed her lips as she reached out to Debbie.
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As the dragon's song grew louder, Debbie's mother's breathing strengthened. Color returned to her cheeks, and her eyes sparkled with renewed life.
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But as the dragon's final note faded away, Debbie felt a pang in her own heart. She looked down to see her own life force ebbing away, the price she had paid for her mother's healing.
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The dragon's eyes met Debbie's, filled with a deep sadness. "Your love and selflessness have earned you a place among the stars, Debbie. Your mother will live on, but your own time has come."
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As Debbie's vision faded, she saw her mother, healthy and vibrant once more, holding her hand. The dragon's final whisper echoed in her mind, "Your heart will live on, Debbie, and your love will forever be the melody that heals the soul."
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In that moment, Debbie knew that she had made the ultimate sacrifice, one that would forever change the lives of those she loved. The dragon's lullaby still echoed in her mind as her spirit soared into the stars, leaving behind a legacy of love and selflessness that would never be forgotten.
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