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- Story Listed as: Fiction For Kids
- Theme: Fairy Tales & Fantasy
- Subject: Childhood / Youth
- Published: 08/09/2011
The Little Boy and his Magician- Goods and Bads
Born 1987, F, from Calcutta, IndiaHe ended his act with stupendous applause. Looking around he could see eyes of admiration, awe, and fear. Fear had almost become his other name. After all he was the greatest illusionist ever known. But he never asked for fear. Nor did he want to wield his powers, but sometimes certain things had to be looked into. Or dealt with a firm hand. They forced him to show his Force. That made him sad.
But today was different. After a long time he saw a pair of eyes that didn't admire, nor fear. Rather, the eyes were questioning. But not challenging. He recognized the eyes instantly, they belonged to his 'little buddy'. His little buddy always had either a smile or a sweet to offer. They seldom spoke, but whenever he passed down the lane where the little one played, he would be greeted by a spirited wave and a little toffee. He adored the little one's eyes. They were brimming with love (the only thing he ever wanted from his followers), but they were ever silent. He often showed tricks to please his little friend, or to make him talk. The most he could achieve was a warm hug with the customary toffee.
Today was different. As the awestruck, fearful crowd dispersed, the little boy meandered through the throng towards the magician.
The Magician asked: "Did you like my trick today?"
The boy asked: "You can vanish everything. Why don't you vanish bad? Mum says there are good things and bad things. Vanish the bad ones and all will be good."
"But then life will become perfect!", said He.
"What's wrong in that?", asked His little buddy.
"Life will lose its beauty and I can't let that happen", answered The Magician.
The Little Boy and his Magician- Goods and Bads(Anuprova Chowdhuri)
He ended his act with stupendous applause. Looking around he could see eyes of admiration, awe, and fear. Fear had almost become his other name. After all he was the greatest illusionist ever known. But he never asked for fear. Nor did he want to wield his powers, but sometimes certain things had to be looked into. Or dealt with a firm hand. They forced him to show his Force. That made him sad.
But today was different. After a long time he saw a pair of eyes that didn't admire, nor fear. Rather, the eyes were questioning. But not challenging. He recognized the eyes instantly, they belonged to his 'little buddy'. His little buddy always had either a smile or a sweet to offer. They seldom spoke, but whenever he passed down the lane where the little one played, he would be greeted by a spirited wave and a little toffee. He adored the little one's eyes. They were brimming with love (the only thing he ever wanted from his followers), but they were ever silent. He often showed tricks to please his little friend, or to make him talk. The most he could achieve was a warm hug with the customary toffee.
Today was different. As the awestruck, fearful crowd dispersed, the little boy meandered through the throng towards the magician.
The Magician asked: "Did you like my trick today?"
The boy asked: "You can vanish everything. Why don't you vanish bad? Mum says there are good things and bad things. Vanish the bad ones and all will be good."
"But then life will become perfect!", said He.
"What's wrong in that?", asked His little buddy.
"Life will lose its beauty and I can't let that happen", answered The Magician.
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Kevin Hughes
10/22/2018Anuprova,
Jd said it all. So all I can do is agree. Nicely done, and I presume in your second or even third language. Wonderful.
Smiles, Kevin
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Anuprova Chowdhuri
10/22/2018Thank you so much! :) Yes, English is indeed my second language but to be honest I use it more than my first! :D Hope you like my other stories as well. Have a nice day! :) Cheers, Anuprova.
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JD
10/21/2018There is a lot of depth of meaning in this very short but sweet story. Such a simple idea, yet so complex as to confound all the philosophers and religious scholars of the ages. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your stories on Storystar, Anuprova! : )
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JD
10/22/2018I like all of your stories, Anuprova! This one is my favorite, but I do like them all. I hope you will share more of them with us in the future! :-)
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Anuprova Chowdhuri
10/22/2018Thank you so much! So glad you liked it. :) Hope you will like my other stories as well. Have a nice day! :)
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