Preraskazana Lektira Aleksandra -

Then it happened.

The Story That Grew Wings

And so Marko told him. Not the dry verses about battles and dates, but the real story. He told him about his loyal horse, Šarac, who could understand human speech. He told him about the sadness of being the strongest man alive—how every victory felt hollow, how every friend eventually became an enemy. He told him about the moment he realized his time had passed, when his mace felt too heavy and the world no longer needed heroes with swords. Preraskazana Lektira Aleksandra

The dream shattered like a glass. Aleksandar woke up with his cheek pressed against the book, a small drool stain on the page where Marko’s name was written. The clock showed 6:00 AM. Then it happened

"But why do you have to die?" Aleksandar asked. He told him about his loyal horse, Šarac,

The class was silent. Mrs. Jela lowered her glasses and stared at him as if seeing him for the first time.

Then it was Aleksandar's turn. He walked to the front, took a deep breath, and began: