introduction: "For my beloved Yong, I love you." In every whisper of the wind, in every flicker of a candle, there lies a story waiting to be told. Echoes of a Thousand Tales is a collection of short stories woven from dreams, destiny, and the timeless echoes of love. Each tale is a journey—across mythical kingdoms, celestial libraries, and enchanted landscapes—where love defies time, fate weaves unexpected paths, and the heart finds its home. At the heart of these stories is my muse, my light—Yongsun. Her presence lingers in every word, like an eternal melody guiding my hand. This book is not just a tribute to storytelling but a love letter to the woman who inspires every tale I write.