The Aladdin Paradox — The Genie’s Third Master

Centuries after Aladdin, treasure hunters found the lamp buried under glass sand. When they polished it, the Genie emerged — weeping. He said nothing, only handed them a scroll.

It read: “Do not wish for anything. You already have.”

Moments later, the crew vanished, their ship left adrift. Inside, only one artifact remained — a mirror shaped like a tear.