Child Protagonist – short bedtime stories

Story
It smells good

by Carol Gibbs — Have you ever wondered how a struggling business can make a remarkable turnaround? Picture this: Jack, a newly unemployed man, and his wife pour their heart and soul into opening a roast duck shop. At first, success seems within reach as the cash rolls in. But then, in a cruel twist, business takes a nosedive. Jack tries every trick in the book to bring customers back, all to no avail. Just when things seem hopeless, a chance encounter with a little boy sets off a chain of events that could change everything. What did this innocent child say that sparked a transformation? Dive in to find out!
1. It smells good chapter 1
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2. It smells good chapter 2
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It smells good chapter 1

by Carol Gibbs — Getting a sluggish business back on track is no easy feat. The magical tool that the protagonist of this story stumbled upon by chance is sure to offer some inspiration for how we conduct ourselves and handle our affairs in the future. Three months after being laid off, Jack didn't have a single idle day. He and his wife raised funds and dealt with the business registration, and finally opened a roast duck shop. At the beginning, the business in the shop was really good. Every night, the couple couldn't…
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It smells good chapter 2

by Carol Gibbs — The little boy wriggled his body and just wouldn't take it. Jack said, "Uncle likes you, so this is specially for you. If you eat it, Uncle will be happy!" When the little boy heard what Jack said, his little face blossomed like a flower. He took the duck leg and gobbled it up. After eating, the little boy smacked his lips. Jack asked him, "Do you still want to eat?" The little boy shook his head and suddenly said something completely unexpected to Jack, "Uncle, the duck doesn't taste as good as it…
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When the Rapeseed Flowers Bloom

by Yvonne Castillo — Have you ever heard the strange saying that dogs go crazy when rapeseed flowers bloom? Well, Tommy’s beloved dog Blackie seems to be living up to this old – wives’ tale. This once – adorable pup, nurtured with so much love by Tommy, has suddenly caused a huge ruckus. First, it bites Grandma Lucy, then Grandpa Jack. Tommy’s dad is furious and almost takes drastic action. But the mystery deepens when Tommy is also bitten at the Jacks’ place. What on earth is going on? And what shocking truth lies behind all these dog – biting incidents? Dive in to uncover the secrets!
1. When the Rapeseed Flowers Bloom chapter 1
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2. When the Rapeseed Flowers Bloom chapter 2
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When the Rapeseed Flowers Bloom chapter 1

by Yvonne Castillo — It is said that dogs tend to go crazy when the rapeseed flowers are in bloom. No one knows whether this saying is true or false. Anyway, "Blackie", the dog of Tommy's family, has caused a big problem this time. Blackie is the precious dog of Tommy's family. When it was born, its small bamboo - tube - like head looked like a rat's head. The villagers all said it wouldn't grow up, but Tommy couldn't bear to abandon it. He took care of it every day as if it were a precious treasure and even saved the…
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When the Rapeseed Flowers Bloom chapter 2

by Yvonne Castillo — Tommy's dad saw Tommy sitting in the yard and asked curiously, "Why are you sitting here? Aren't Grandpa Jack and Grandma Lucy at home?" As he was speaking, he noticed that his son's expression was wrong. Then he saw, "What? You were bitten by a dog?" He squatted down anxiously. At this time, a conversation came from outside. The voices got closer and clearer: "Old man, I think we should buy some rat poison to poison Rover. It's scary to keep it chained like this. If it bites us again, we can't always rely…
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The Fragrance of a Daughter

by Sabrina Wilkerson — In a small – town county – level hospital in the United States, a young rural girl named Amy lies in a bed. Just a simple few days in the hospital have cost her family thousands of dollars. The doctor says it’s just a severe cold and anemia, but Amy suspects there’s more. When her cousin accidentally blurts out the truth – late – stage leukemia, Amy’s world shatters. As her father sells the family cow to raise money, Amy makes a heart – wrenching decision. What will this decision be, and how will it change the lives of her and her father? Dive into this emotional story to find out.
1. The Fragrance of a Daughter chapter 1
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2. The Fragrance of a Daughter chapter 2
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The Fragrance of a Daughter chapter 1

by Sabrina Wilkerson — Amy is a rural girl. She is fourteen years old this year. Due to illness, she was admitted to the county - level hospital in a small town in the United States. In just a few days, it cost several thousand dollars. Amy didn't know what illness she had. She asked the doctor, and the doctor said she had a severe cold and was a bit anemic. She didn't believe it. How could a cold cost so much money? She asked her dad, and he said the same thing. One day, her dad went back home to raise money again. Her aunt…
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by Sabrina Wilkerson — When saying goodbye, everyone told Amy's dad to buy his daughter some nice clothes and delicious food and to pay attention to her recuperation. Amy's dad didn't expect the hospital to be so kind. He was so excited that his eyes were filled with tears. He smiled like a child and kept babbling many words of thanks. Then, he held his daughter's hand and happily left the hospital. You know, Amy's dad really listened to the doctors and nurses. As soon as they walked out of the hospital gate, he wanted to buy…
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The Last Piece of the Puzzle

by Antonio Aguilar — Have you ever wondered what would happen if a simple children’s puzzle held a terrifying and mysterious power? David, a small – store owner selling children’s toys, is about to be plunged into a world of horror and moral dilemmas. After his son tells him about a popular star puzzle game, he starts selling them. But when he discovers the strange effects of blank puzzles, his life takes a nightmarish turn. From his son’s near – death experience to a robber’s gruesome end, and now his own desperate race against time to complete a puzzle of himself. What secrets do these puzzles hold? Will David survive this terrifying ordeal? Read on to find out.
1. The Last Piece of the Puzzle chapter 1
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2. The Last Piece of the Puzzle chapter 2
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Crime • Fantasy • Horror • Thriller
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