Compassion – short bedtime stories

Story
I simply won’t sell it to you.

by Natalie Carter — Imagine coming across a boy in a pet market asking an exorbitant price for an ordinary dog. That’s exactly what happened to the narrator. After adopting a stray cat named Snowy, they decided to find a companion for it. At the market, Snowy took a fancy to a little spotted dog, but the boy selling it, Tom, demanded five hundred dollars! Even when the narrator tried to bargain, Tom remained stubborn. And then, to make matters more confusing, he offered the dog to someone else for just one hundred and fifty dollars. What on earth is going on? Read on to uncover the mystery behind this strange pricing.
1. I simply won’t sell it to you. chapter 1
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2. I simply won’t sell it to you. chapter 2
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Children • Humor • Literary
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I simply won’t sell it to you. chapter 1

by Natalie Carter — The Boy Who Asked for an Exorbitant Price After I started working, I rented a room by myself. There was often a stray cat visiting the area near my house. It was a neutered male cat with a sharp and shrill meow. It was all dirty, definitely abandoned by some heartless owner. I really felt sorry for this poor fellow and took it in. After a thorough bath, the little guy revealed its true appearance. Unexpectedly, it was quite a good - looking one with a coat of long white fur. I named it Snowy and we were…
1. I simply won’t sell it to you.
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I simply won’t sell it to you. chapter 2

by Natalie Carter — The Misunderstanding Caused by the Cat's Meow Although I already knew what the dog was worth, I still didn't want to take advantage of his situation. I said, "Sell me this dog for two hundred and fifty dollars. Look, it's so late and there won't be any more customers." "No," he answered simply. "Hey, you're such a strange - tempered kid. You won't sell it to me for two hundred and fifty dollars, but you're willing to sell it to others for one hundred and fifty dollars. Do we have a grudge?" "I…
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Story
Love Lies

by Matthew Smith — In the bustling city, behind the closed doors of hospitals, a heart – wrenching story unfolds. An old man with snow – white hair and a gentle smile carries a blue cloth bag into a hospital ward. Inside, an ailing old woman’s eyes light up at his arrival. As he tenderly cares for her, their daughter’s letter brings both joy and sadness. But this is just the beginning. Little does the old woman know that her daughter is also seriously ill in another hospital, and the old man, while comforting them both, is secretly fighting his own battle. What will happen next in this web of love and sacrifice? Read on to find out.
1. Love Lies chapter 1
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2. Love Lies chapter 2
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3. Love Lies chapter 3
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Chapter
Love Lies chapter 1

by Matthew Smith — The door of a hospital ward in the Fifth City Hospital was gently pushed open, and an old man carrying a blue cloth bag walked in. His hair was snow - white, and his thin face wore a smile. He walked up to an old woman lying semi - reclined in the bed. The old woman had a sallow complexion and looked extremely tired. When she saw the old man, a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes. The old man sat down on the square stool beside the bed and softly asked, "How are you feeling this morning?" The old woman…
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Love Lies chapter 2

by Matthew Smith — Dear Mom and Dad, I miss you so much. I've been extremely busy these days. I just got back from New York and now I'm going to Los Angeles. I'm constantly in meetings and dealing with contracts. But even so, I've gained weight. I'm too afraid to step on the scale. It's really a headache. Mom and Dad, it seems I can only come to see you two after some time. Nowadays, communication tools are very advanced, but I don't want to be 'unreliable'. I think writing can better express my feelings and…
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Love Lies chapter 3

by Matthew Smith — The old man leaned over, reached out, and wiped away a tear that had trickled to the corner of the old woman's eye. "What are you thinking about? If you're not well, what will happen to me? And what about Lily? We won't allow anything to happen to you. Besides, Lily is already in her twenties. After she gets married, you'll still have to take care of your grandchildren!" The old woman smiled. "Eat up, or it'll get cold," the old man said as he held the lunch box out to the old woman again. After the…
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Story
Happy holidays, Mom!

by Sergio Brewer — Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and in a high – school dormitory, the air is filled with excitement as girls chat about the lavish gifts they’ll give their moms. Emerald rings, cosmetics, necklaces – the ideas are flowing. But amidst this chatter, Amy’s heart is heavy. Her mom’s rough, cracked hands haunt her, and all she wants is to buy a simple tube of hand cream. However, money is scarce. What lengths will she go to fulfill this wish? And what unexpected twists await her on this journey to show love for her mom? Dive into this touching story to find out.
1. Happy holidays, Mom! chapter 1
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2. Happy holidays, Mom! chapter 2
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3. Happy holidays, Mom! chapter 3
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Literary • Young Adult (YA)
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Happy holidays, Mom! chapter 1

by Sergio Brewer — {{Wish Mother's Day was just two days away. After the evening self - study, several girls in a dormitory at a high school in the city started chatting. A girl named Lily asked, "What gifts are you going to give your moms on Mother's Day?" Without waiting for others to answer, she said proudly, "My mom has the most beautiful hands. I'm going to buy her an emerald ring!" Then, everyone started chatting animatedly. Some said they would give their moms a set of cosmetics, some said they would give a…
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Happy holidays, Mom! chapter 2

by Sergio Brewer — Selling Books The next day was Saturday. Amy got up very early. She carried the big carton full of books to the city's cultural square. She found a spot, took out the books one by one, and started shouting, "Five dollars each!" Many people were in the square. From time to time, someone would stop to take a look, but then shake their heads and leave. The whole morning passed quickly, and she hadn't sold a single book. In the afternoon, the number of people in the square gradually decreased. Amy hadn't…
1. Happy holidays, Mom!
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