Scarlet Sails

Scarlet is a symbol of love and faith—so believes Alexander Grin. He is firmly convinced that a dream can come true. On the seacoast, in a small settlement, lived a girl named Assol and her father, Longren. Her father had once been a sailor, but after his wife died during childbirth, he stepped ashore, started making toys, and raised his daughter.

One day, Assol met the magician Egl, and he told her an interesting parable-story—and said that if you believe in this fairy tale, it will surely come true. The father was upset to learn about Assol’s meeting with the magician and his strange prediction, but he thought that in time she would grow up and forget everything…