This is the story of how Tico found something the humans had forgotten to seek: Frifolarity. A word you may not know yet, but by the end of this tale, it may feel like the only word that matters.

“Some goats are ordinary. Tico is not. While most goats smell, well, like goats, Tico smells like cinnamon bread and sun-warmed amber, especially if you stroke his fur gently or come nose-to-nose with his curly horns.

So, whether you’re stuck in an endless queue, lost in a store with arrows pointing everywhere except out, or simply wondering if there’s more to life than buying a lamp named Fjödk, this tale is for you.”

A Borderless Story for Curious Souls, Mischievous Minds, and Shortcut Seekers Everywhere.

Published by Sprkl.me - Written by Andric van Es, Narrated by Helen Fisher. All rights reserved.

The Whispering Mountain is a luminous, masterfully layered piece of storytelling. It holds mythic resonance, emotional depth, and pedagogical beauty—and it’s ready to live in the world of readers, listeners, and learners.

This Chapter of the Borderless Story Collection is a ritual of courage. It flows like a river of warmth, gently wearing away fear and offering an invitation to rise beyond it. It offers profound truths—about fear, perception, community, and transformation—without ever moralizing. We trust the story to do its work.

“It’s not you,” he said softly to the mountain. “It’s me.”

This is the kind of story that can be read by a fire, in a classroom, at a leadership retreat, or whispered to a child at bedtime—and still ring true.

“Before you walk through those gates,” he said, “may I tell you about another mountain…”

Written by Andric van Es © 2025

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The Melody of Many Lands is charming, engaging, and deeply meaningful. It uses music as a metaphor to address essential themes like unity, diversity, and the power of embracing differences. It beautifully illustrates the transformative power of listening, openness, and creativity.

Its message about finding harmony amid differences is especially valuable today. The story feels timeless and timely, gracefully capturing the complexity of human relationships, societal divisions, and internal struggles.

It inspires introspection, empathy, and the courage to create change—making it a powerful and memorable fairy tale with profound relevance for readers of all ages.

In The Melody of Many Lands, a tale of Leila and her harmonica, we find a story of harmony born from diversity, connection unearthed in dissonance, and courage in the face of division. This fairytale is a charming tale for young hearts and a profound metaphor for our modern, divided world. Beneath its lyrical beauty lies an invitation to reflect on our own roles as listeners, creators, and weavers of connection in the complex symphony of humanity.

As adults, we might consider how often we cling to the melodies of our "own lands"—our beliefs, cultures, and personal narratives—without hearing the music of others. This story nudges us to reimagine what might be possible if we learned to blend our unique notes with those of others, creating a shared song that transcends boundaries.

Through Leila's journey, we are reminded that unity is not about erasing differences but celebrating them in a harmonious balance. Her music, described as Zvukotkan or "Sound-Weaving," becomes a powerful symbol of creativity and collaboration—a skill we can nurture in our own lives.

"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." - Victor Hugo

Enjoy!

Written by Andric van Es

Narrated by Helen Fischer

Mila and the Forest of Longing is a sensory-rich, archetypal quest of yearning. When the ache of missing arms becomes unbearable, young Milla steps beyond her village into a living forest that hears every human longing. Six mysterious Keepers await, each slipping into her pocket a small talisman and a lesson in compassion, courage, rest, clarity, play, and gratitude. Echoing classic myth, the tale reframes longing as a doorway to inspiration, spark, and wholeness, ringing out as a resonant new chapter in the Borderless Story Collection.

Written by: Andric van Es

Narrated by: Helen Fischer

All rights reserved.

About Borderless Story Collection.

Stories are more than words on a page; they are bridges between worlds, catalysts for change, and windows into new perspectives. They challenge, uplift, and illuminate, offering voices from all walks of life.

From personal reflections to visionary ideas, stories spark conversations that transcend borders, connecting us through shared humanity.

Storytelling is an act of generosity. Each story is a light, each perspective a spark, creating and sharing narratives that move, transform, and inspire.

The Borderless Stories weave together experiences from diverse cultures, breaking down barriers and inspiring imagination, courage, and thoughtful action.

Enjoy!

Chapter Two of the Borderless Story Collection

In this episode of the Borderless Stories, we invite you to enjoy The Colourless Crowd.

Staged in Chromonos, with its grey walls and segmented society, the scene mirrors the borders we impose on ourselves and others—whether through rules, fear, or tradition.

The story is about the yearning for a borderless world and borderless minds, where divisions dissolve and we rediscover our shared essence through imagination, rhythm, and connection.

We recognise the transformative power of unity and imagination through Lora's defiance of conformity. We follow Lora's journey to awaken all the colours of Chromonos in a powerful metaphor transcending boundaries and embracing the vibrancy of diversity, creativity, and collective spirit.

The Borderless Story Collection is a world of Imagination. Borders are not just lines on a map but exist within us—in how we label, separate, and restrict ourselves and others.

Story Theme

Breaking limitations Through Creativity and Courage

Borders are not just lines on a map but exist within us—in how we label, separate, and restrict ourselves and others. The story illustrates how imagination and courage can bridge these divides, creating a shared vision of freedom and vibrancy.

Quote Opening

"You have to keep breaking your heart until it opens." – Rumi

This quote captures the essence of Lora's journey. Breaking Internal Borders:

The "breaking" of the heart symbolises the painful but necessary process of confronting our fears, prejudices, and limitations. To think without borders, we must challenge the inner walls we've built to protect ourselves—walls of fear, conformity, or apathy.

The Borderless Story Collection is written by Andric van Es

All rights reserved.

Welcome to The Borderless Story Collection, brought to you by Sprkl.me, a sanctuary for soul‑guided stories, borderless minds, and courageous imagination.

At Sprkl.me, we gather sparks from every corner of the world — stories that slip through walls, step over thresholds, and remind us of the more profound truths we all carry.

In this episode, we invite you to enjoy "The Overthere Bridge", a story about a creative drought and the luminous moment when possibility taps on the window. It speaks of liminal places, the silent hush before a leap, and about the bridge that spans between what is and what might become. A thematic encounter of Threshold Awakening. The moment you realise that you are suspended between stuckness and possibility, between Inention and Purpuscules, silence and expression, doubt and your creative spark. Everything in this tale happens at the edge… just before a valuable action is taken.

It's a tale to share and a compass for those standing at life's edge, and anyone who guides transformation alongside others. 

"The Overthere Bridge" is part of The Borderless Story Collection, where myths and metaphors reveal the quiet knowing we carry within and invite us to explore it more deeply.

In this story, you'll enter a gloomy little corner Café, "The Pinetree Inn", where you meet Cassie, a witty writer whose pages have fallen silent, and Max, a dreamer artist hunting for the missing colours of his imagination. 

As far as we can remember, it is the first appearance of Ambrosius, the golden bumblebee messenger who unexpectedly arrives at the scene, carrying a faint smell of honey and an anticipating promise towards the unseen bridge between now and next.

So, make yourself comfortable. Take a breath. Cuddle in and follow the gentle hum of Ambrosius as it weaves through the rain‑fogged windows of The Pinetree Inn and lights a spark on the Overthere Bridge.

This is Sprkl.me. Let the story begin.