Twilight Land

In a place where the sun never burns and the night never drags, a lone wanderer drifts into Twilight Land—a realm of perpetual dusk where birds sing lullabies and the air smells of fresh growth. The traveler follows a quiet road until the welcoming sign of Mother Goose points the way to an inn, its doors opened by the legendary goose‑keeper herself. Inside, a motley crowd of familiar heroes—Aladdin, Cinderella, Sindbad, St. George, and many more—has gathered around a glowing hearth, each ready to share the stories that have followed them across centuries.

When the Soldier who once outwitted the Devil takes his turn, he lights a pipe, pours a drink, and begins a new adventure titled “The Stool of Fortune.” He describes a chance encounter with a scarlet‑clad old man, a silver button, and a mysterious black bird that carries a feathered cap and a heavy stone. Listeners are invited to follow his tale as it unfolds, discovering the curious challenges and whimsical twists that await in this enchanted twilight gathering.