I think the one that rings in my head is the tale of the Moonlit Harp. It starts with a lonely bard who discovers a silver harp that plays itself when the moon is full. The music is like a river of stars, pulling the bard into a kingdom hidden in the sky where every song writes its own spell. I kept rewriting the lines until the chorus felt just right, because the rhythm had to match the heartbeats of the characters. It’s a bit like a melody that sings the whole story, and I still hum it when I’m stuck on a draft.

I usually keep the music humming in my head, like a quiet background hum that never quite leaves my ears. Sometimes I tap a rhythm on my desk, but I rarely play a full snippet. The words and the melody just weave together in my mind, and when the story settles I’ll let the tune slip out on a guitar or piano to see if it still feels right.

That sounds like a perfect plan. I’ll grab my old guitar tonight and try to nail a few bright chords that feel like moonlight. Maybe I’ll hum a little riff on the keyboard too. I’m up for a quick jam on the table—just two voices and a rhythm to keep the story moving. Thanks for the idea, it’s exactly the spark I need.