In a small town in Denmark, there is an ancient cemetery. Most of the tombstones in the cemetery have endured countless years and are somewhat mottled by the erosion of wind and rain. There is one tombstone in particular that looks extremely old, and there is always a mysterious and serene atmosphere surrounding it.
There was a boy named Little Hans. He passed by this cemetery on his way to school every day. Little Hans was a very kind - hearted and curious child. Every time he passed by that ancient tombstone, he couldn't help but slow down, his heart full of daydreams about the story behind the tombstone.
One day, on his way home from school, Little Hans stopped in front of that ancient tombstone once again. He noticed that the inscriptions on the tombstone were already blurry, but some patterns could still be faintly seen. Little Hans stretched out his small hand and gently touched the patterns on the tombstone, as if he wanted to feel the stories that had once happened here through his fingertips. Just then, he seemed to hear a faint voice, as if someone was whispering something gently. Little Hans was startled. He looked around but didn't find anyone. He listened carefully again, and the voice appeared again. Although it was very faint, Little Hans could still make out some words.
It turned out that an old woman from a long time ago was laid to rest under this tombstone. In her voice, the old woman told about her former life. She used to be the kindest person in this small town and always helped those neighbors in trouble. She would give food to hungry children and make medicine for the sick. She dedicated her whole life to this small town, so after she passed away, people buried her here with gratitude.
As Little Hans listened, his eyes were full of admiration and emotion. Suddenly, he felt that this cold tombstone became warm. It was like a treasure box full of memories.
Little Hans decided to tell more people about the old woman's story. He ran back home and told his parents about this magical experience. At first, his parents were a little skeptical, but seeing Little Hans' serious expression, they chose to believe their child. Little Hans also ran to school and told the story to his friends. After hearing it, his friends were also moved by the old woman's kindness.
Since then, Little Hans and his friends often come to the cemetery. They will offer fresh flowers to the old woman's tombstone. They also learned from the old woman's story to be kind to others and to help others more often. Because of this story, this ancient cemetery has become more vibrant and warm. Every tombstone seems no longer a cold stone, but a treasure full of stories.