A story narrate in class 7
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Once upon a time, a young man’s father died. Aladdin, as that was the young man’s name, took his father’s place in running the family store with his mother. One day, a stranger walked into the store.
“I am your uncle,” said the stranger to Aladdin. “I have come to see you.”
“But my father never spoke of a brother,” said Aladdin.
Aladdin’s mother turned around. “My husband had no brother,” said she to the stranger, narrowing her eyes.
“But my father never spoke of a brother,” said Aladdin.
“I assure you it is true,” said the stranger. “Years ago your husband and I agreed that if something should happen to him, since I have been very fortunate in my life, I would help to bring the same good fortune to your family.”
The mother was interested. “What do you have in mind?” she said.
“I know of a secret place that holds many riches,” said the stranger. “I will take your son. With the wealth he will find there, you and he will be set for life.”
And so the mother agreed. The old man and the boy traveled for days throughout the desert. At last they came to a cave. “You must know that I learned a bit of magic in my life,” said the old man to Aladdin. “Don’t be surprised by anything you might see.”
“I know of a secret place that holds many riches,” said the stranger.
They stepped inside the cave. Pitch-black it was. The old man shook open his fist and a ball of light suddenly appeared, brightening the cave. Under the light with one long finger, he drew the shape of a circle over the ground. He pulled from his pocket some red dust and threw it over the circle, and at the same time said some magic words. The earth trembled a little before them. The floor of the cave cracked open, and the cracks grew wider and deeper. Then up from below the ground rose a giant white quartz crystal and it filled the circle.
“Do not be alarmed,” said the magician. “Under this giant white crystal lies a treasure that is to be yours.”
He chanted a few magic words and the giant crystal rose up several feet in the air, moved to the side and landed. Aladdin peered into the hole. He saw steps that led down to a dark hole.