Empathy – short bedtime stories

Story
The Fingerprints on the Wall

by Nicole Diaz — Newly settled in a New York home, a simple discovery by the narrator’s daughter sets off an extraordinary chain of events. A tiny fingerprint on the wall becomes the starting point of a heart – warming journey. As the daughter shows curiosity about the painter, her kind – hearted nature leads to a series of selfless acts. Will the painter accept their gifts? And what unexpected turns will this encounter take? Join us as we explore this touching tale of kindness, respect, and the lasting mark left by a simple fingerprint.
1. The Fingerprints on the Wall chapter 1
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2. The Fingerprints on the Wall chapter 2
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The Fingerprints on the Wall chapter 1

by Nicole Diaz — We had just moved into our new home in New York when my daughter, like she'd discovered a new world, excitedly told me, "Dad, I saw a finger on the wall!" I didn't believe such a strange thing could happen. I quickly followed my daughter into the room to check. What she pointed out to me was actually a fingerprint. This fingerprint on the white wall was like a leaf floating in the ocean, hardly noticeable. It was amazing that my daughter had spotted it. My daughter asked whose fingerprint it was. I said…
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The Fingerprints on the Wall chapter 2

by Nicole Diaz — After that, my daughter often went to watch the painter work. One day, she told me that it was so cold, but the painter was lying on the ground sleeping without a blanket. She asked me to buy a blanket for the painter. I said helplessly, "Dad doesn't run a charity. I don't have extra money for that." But my daughter didn't care. She just insisted that I buy one, and she argued, "He painted our walls." I couldn't stand her pestering, so I picked out an old coat and asked my daughter to give it to the…
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Story
Paying Attention to Propriety

by Sara James — Step into the lively world of Room 302, where eight freshman girls have just embarked on their college journey. From the very start, they’re showered with extraordinary gifts from their parents. Linda’s dad brings apples with engraved words, Emily’s mom knits perfect sweaters, and Sarah’s family sends stylish handbags. But amidst all this extravagance, there’s one girl, Tracy, who seems to blend into the background. What special surprise does she have in store? And how will it change the dynamics of this close – knit group? Prepare to be moved as you uncover the heartwarming truth.
1. Paying Attention to Propriety chapter 1
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2. Paying Attention to Propriety chapter 2
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3. Paying Attention to Propriety chapter 3
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Paying Attention to Propriety chapter 1

by Sara James — When the freshmen entered the university, eight girls moved into Room 302. That night, after everyone reported their birthdays, they were ranked from the eldest sister to the eighth sister, even though they were all of the same age. Not long after, the father of the eldest sister, Linda, came to see his daughter and brought in a fruit box. When opened, there were sixteen huge and bright red apples on the table. Each apple weighed about half a pound and was extremely uniform in size. Linda quickly…
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Paying Attention to Propriety chapter 2

by Sara James — Linda proudly told everyone that her family owned an orchard. In the summer, her father asked the orchard workers to select sixteen apples and paste a character or punctuation mark on the sunny side of each apple. After being exposed to the autumn sun and frost, such an effect was achieved. This was a gift her father had prepared long ago to celebrate his daughter's admission to college. The fifth sister, Jenny, was from Detroit, Michigan. Pretending to imitate a famous comedian's tone, she said to Linda's…
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Paying Attention to Propriety chapter 3

by Sara James — Emily asked, "Where was Uncle injured?" Tracy said, "Both of his legs were blown off, and he only has one arm left." The dormitory suddenly fell silent, and there were tears in the sisters' eyes. A man with only one arm, curled up on the kang, and it wasn't just shelling, but pinching, one by one, and another one... Jenny lost her comedian - like humor. She said hoarsely, "Tracy, you shouldn't have let Uncle... be so particular..." Tracy murmured, "I wrote a letter home and told the story of…
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The Fingerprints on the Wall

The Fingerprints on the Wall chapter 1

The Fingerprints on the Wall chapter 2

Paying Attention to Propriety

Paying Attention to Propriety chapter 1

Paying Attention to Propriety chapter 2

Paying Attention to Propriety chapter 3