🦉 HOOTZ – THE NIGHT GUARDIAN

A LAMBLILY Original Story

When the sun slipped behind the hills and the world slowly grew quiet, a gentle place called Moonrest Hollow came alive.

This was a land of silver moonlight, soft shadows, and whispering stars.

Moonrest Hollow was not scary.

It was quiet.

But for some little ones, night still felt uncertain.

And that is why Hootz was there.

🌙 An Owl Who Watched the Night

Hootz lived high in an old oak tree at the edge of Moonrest Hollow.

He had wide, kind eyes and feathers as soft as clouds.

During the day, Hootz rested.

But when night arrived, he woke gently.

He didn’t hunt.

He didn’t shout.

He watched.

He watched the stars blink on.

He watched the moon rise.

He watched over sleeping creatures.

🌌 When Night Felt Scary

Some nights, little animals felt uneasy.

Shadows looked too big.

Sounds felt unfamiliar.

Dreams turned restless.

A young rabbit named Milo often trembled at bedtime.

“I don’t like the dark,” Milo whispered.

Hootz noticed.

He always noticed.

🦉 A Soft Presence

Hootz flew silently and perched nearby.

He didn’t speak right away.

He didn’t rush.

He waited until Milo noticed him.

“The night feels strange,” Milo said quietly.

Hootz nodded.

“Yes,” he replied gently.

“But strange doesn’t mean unsafe.”

He spread his wings slightly, letting moonlight glow around them.

Milo felt calmer.

✨ The Glow of Protection

Every time Hootz stayed near a frightened sleeper, something special happened.

The moonlight grew warmer.

The shadows softened.

Breathing slowed.

A gentle shield of light formed around Hootz—

not bright, not loud—just comforting.

Hootz realized this was his gift.

He could protect dreams.

🌠 The Night of the Big Storm

One night, the sky rumbled loudly.

Thunder echoed.

Rain fell hard.

Fear spread across Moonrest Hollow.

Little ones cried.

Sleep disappeared.

Hootz rose into the storm.

He flew from tree to tree, from burrow to nest, spreading calm.

“It’s only the sky talking,” he whispered.

“You are safe.”

Wherever he went, fear faded.

🦉 Discovering His Role

When the storm passed, the moon shone brighter than ever.

Hootz rested on his oak tree and understood his purpose.

He was not meant to stop the night.

He was meant to guard it.

From that moment on, Hootz became the Night Guardian.

🌙 Teaching the Night to Be Gentle

Over time, Moonrest Hollow changed.

Children learned bedtime routines.

They learned the night was for rest.

They learned they were never alone.

Parents whispered stories of Hootz.

“If you feel scared,” they said,

“Hootz is watching.”

🌟 What Hootz Teaches

Hootz teaches children that:

• Night can be safe

• Fear fades with comfort

• Rest is a kind of strength

🦉 The Promise

Every night, as stars fill the sky, Hootz spreads his wings and whispers:

“Sleep peacefully. I am here.”

And wherever a child closes their eyes, calm follows.

🦉 THE END

HOOTZ – The Night Guardian

A LAMBLILY Original Story