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"The Magical story of a poor boy Jack"

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By Muskan MauryaPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
"The Magical story of a poor boy Jack"
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Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived a poor boy named Jack. Jack was an orphan and lived alone in a small hut on the outskirts of a village. He had no family, no friends, and no one to take care of him.

Jack's life was a struggle, he had to work hard every day just to earn a few coins to buy his daily bread. He would wake up before the sun rose and would go to the nearby forest to collect firewood, which he would sell in the market. On most days, he would come back empty-handed as the forest had very few trees left. Jack was always hungry and cold, and he wished for a better life.

One day, while wandering in the forest, Jack stumbled upon a beautiful fairy. The fairy was glowing in the sunlight, and her wings were sparkling with a thousand colors. Jack was amazed by her beauty, and he couldn't believe his eyes. The fairy smiled at Jack and said, "Hello, little boy. What brings you to the forest?"

Jack was surprised that the fairy could talk to him, and he hesitated for a moment before answering. "I am here to collect firewood," he said.

The fairy looked at Jack with a hint of sadness in her eyes. She knew that Jack was a poor boy, and his life was a struggle. She decided to help him and said, "Dear boy, I see that you are in need of some magic. I can grant you three wishes. Think carefully and choose wisely."

Jack couldn't believe his ears. He had heard of magic and fairies, but he had never seen one. He was excited and scared at the same time. He thought for a moment and said, "I wish for a warm home, a full belly, and a bag of gold."

The fairy smiled at Jack and said, "Your wishes have been granted. You will find a warm home, a full belly, and a bag of gold when you return to your hut. But remember, these wishes come with a price. You must use them wisely, or they will be taken away."

Jack was overjoyed, and he thanked the fairy. He ran back to his hut, and as he approached, he saw a small cottage. It was warm and cozy, and smoke was coming out of the chimney. He went inside, and he saw a table filled with delicious food. He ate until his stomach was full, and he felt warm and happy. He looked around the room, and he saw a bag of gold lying on the table. He couldn't believe his luck, and he knew that his life had changed forever.

Days turned into weeks, and Jack was living a happy life. He had a warm home, food to eat, and a bag of gold to spend. He would go to the market and buy things that he could only dream of before. He made friends with the villagers, and he was no longer a poor boy.

One day, while he was walking in the forest, he saw the same fairy again. She smiled at him and said, "Hello, Jack. How are you doing?"

Jack was surprised to see the fairy again. He remembered her warning and asked, "What brings you here, fairy? Have I done something wrong?"

The fairy smiled and said, "No, my dear. I am here to remind you that your wishes come with a price. You must use them wisely, or they will be taken away. You have been blessed with a warm home, food to eat, and a bag of gold, but you must remember to help others who are in need."

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  • Michael König-Weichhardt3 years ago

    This is a classic story of a poor boy who is granted three wishes by a fairy, and how his life changes because of it. The author does a good job of creating a sympathetic character in Jack, who is struggling to make ends meet and is in need of help. The fairy is also well-described, with her sparkling wings and magical aura. The plot is simple and straightforward, and the moral lesson of using one's blessings wisely and helping others is clear. The story is easy to follow, and the pacing is good. The descriptions of the forest, the village, and the hut are vivid, and the reader can easily imagine the setting.

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