The Kind Heart of Valentine

Scene 1 — “A long time ago” Picture prompt: Ancient Rome, sunny day, stone buildings, people walking, a kind man in simple robe. Story text: “Long ago, in ancient Rome, there lived a Christian man named Valentine. Some people say he was a priest. Some people say he was a bishop.” Scene 2 — “Valentine helps” Picture prompt: Valentine gently helping people (sharing bread, caring for a sick person, talking kindly). Story text: “Valentine was kind. He helped people and cared about them. He believed in doing what is right.” Scene 3 — “Trouble comes” Picture prompt: Roman soldiers at a doorway; Valentine staying calm; a quiet, serious mood. Story text: “But Rome was not safe for Christians then. Valentine was arrested because of his faith.” Scene 4 — “In prison” Picture prompt: Simple prison room; Valentine sitting; a jailer and a young girl visiting; soft light. Story text: “Valentine was put in prison. A jailer’s daughter visited him. Valentine spoke gently to her. One old story says he even helped her see again.” Scene 5 — “A letter” Picture prompt: Valentine writing a short letter on parchment; a small heart symbol; warm, hopeful feeling. Story text: “Before he died, the story says Valentine wrote her a kind letter. He signed it: ‘From your Valentine.’” Scene 6 — “Brave and kind” Picture prompt: Valentine walking outside with calm face; morning sky; no violence shown. Story text: “Soon, Valentine was taken away to be killed. He stayed brave. He kept a kind heart.” Scene 7 — “Remembered” Picture prompt: A quiet road outside Rome (Via Flaminia), a small memorial, people leaving flowers. Story text: “People remembered Valentine. They said he was a good and brave man. His name was honored on February 14.”