By Martin Sercombe
In the sleepy Devon village of Holcombe Rogus, there is an annual cake baking celebration. All the cooks in the village come together to create a magnificent many-layered cake that tells the history of the village.
In the weeks leading up to the celebration, the village is abuzz with activity. Cooks scurry around, gathering ingredients, designing characters and baking their layers of cake. Each layer is carefully planned and crafted to depict a significant moment in the village's history. Some layers depict battles or natural disasters. Some are funny, showcasing the village's quirky characters and their antics. Others are sad, commemorating the losses and hardships the village has faced over the years.
When the day of the celebration arrives, the villagers gather in the village square. The cake, a towering masterpiece, is unveiled to gasps of awe and appreciation. The village bard, a seasoned storyteller, steps forward to recount the tales depicted in the cake.
As he speaks, the villagers are transported back in time, reliving each moment. The bard's words are so vivid the listeners can feel the warmth of the sun on their faces when he tells of bountiful harvests and shudder in fear when he recounts ancient hauntings.
When the stories have all been told the entire village settles down to a feast of cake, tea and laughter, ringing out until long after night falls upon the gathered crowd.
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