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A Small Village

Once upon a time,A small village nestled in the mountains, lived a young boy named Alok

By Gokul krishnanPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the mountains, lived a young boy named Alok. Alok was known for his sharp mind and quick wit, but he was also very mischievous. He would often play pranks on his neighbors and run away before they could catch him.

One day, as Alok was walking through the forest, he came across an old man who was sitting under a tree. The old man looked weak and tired, and Alok felt sorry for him. He went up to the old man and asked if he needed any help.

The old man smiled at Alok and said, "I have been waiting for you, my son. I have a task for you that only a clever and mischievous boy like you can accomplish."

Intrigued, Alok asked the old man what he needed him to do.

"I need you to steal a magical fruit from the top of the mountain," the old man said. "This fruit has the power to cure any disease and bring happiness to anyone who eats it. But it is guarded by a fierce dragon who will not let anyone near it."

Alok was excited by the challenge and agreed to help the old man. He set off towards the mountain, determined to find the magical fruit.

As he climbed up the mountain, Alok encountered many obstacles. He had to cross a raging river, climb steep cliffs, and fight off wild animals. But he was determined to succeed and kept going.

Finally, after many days of hard work, Alok reached the top of the mountain. There, he saw the dragon guarding the magical fruit. The dragon was enormous, with scales as hard as steel and fiery breath that could burn anything to ashes.

But Alok was not afraid. He knew that he had to use his wit and cunning to outsmart the dragon. He took out a bag of marbles from his pocket and threw them at the dragon's feet. The dragon was startled and lost its balance, giving Alok the opportunity to grab the fruit and run away.

As Alok ran down the mountain, he could hear the dragon's angry roar behind him. But he did not stop. He kept running until he reached the old man's hut.

The old man was waiting for him, and when he saw the magical fruit, he smiled and said, "You have done well, my son. This fruit will bring happiness to many people. And as for you, I have a special gift."

The old man gave Alok a small box, and when Alok opened it, he found a magic pencil. Whenever he wrote with the pencil, whatever he wrote would come true.

From that day on, Alok became a famous writer, using his magic pencil to create stories that brought happiness to people's lives. And he never forgot the old man who had given him the chance to prove his worth.

Conclusion

The story of Alok and the magical fruit spread far and wide, and people came from all over the world to see the boy who had outsmarted the dragon. They marveled at the fruit's powers and begged Alok to share his secret.

But Alok was a clever boy, and he knew that the fruit's magic would only work if it was used for good. So he shared the fruit with those who were truly in need, curing their illnesses and bringing happiness to their lives.

As he grew older, Alok continued to write stories that inspired people and brought joy to their hearts. He used his magic pencil to create characters that were brave, kind, and wise, and he shared these stories with the world.

Young Adult

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Gokul krishnan

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