THE LEGEND OF THE LOTUS AND SERPENT

In the heart of a sun-drenched garden, a single dazzling lotus bloomed. Its petals, soft as silk, unfurled towards the sky, a symbol of renewal. Yet, lurking beneath its beauty, coiled a sinister serpent, scales shimmering like opals. This beast represented the hidden secrets within all things, a reminder that even beauty can harbor treachery. The