Family Sacrifice – short bedtime stories

Story
Take Me Home, Country Roads

by David Ramirez — In the small town of Goiás, young Shival yearned for the big city, defying his wealthy farmer father’s wishes and running away to Natal. Life there was tough, and he ended up in a theft gang. During the annual carnival, the gang targeted the city museum’s famous paintings. Shival carried out the heist, but just as they were about to succeed, a masked man suddenly appeared and started smashing a painting. Shival shot him dead. Little did he know that this fateful act would lead to a heart – wrenching revelation that would shatter his world. What could this revelation be? Read on to find out this tragic tale.
1. Take Me Home, Country Roads chapter 1
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2. Take Me Home, Country Roads chapter 2
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Take Me Home, Country Roads chapter 2

by David Ramirez — Shival caught a ride. The song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was playing repeatedly in the car. The sad melody made him feel a pang of sadness. Yes, home was the best. Thinking of his father's dissuasion back then, he felt extremely regretful. But it was too late now. Would his father forgive him? How was his father doing now? After a day - and - night journey, the car finally stopped in the small town. The town was still as quiet and peaceful as it was many years ago when he left home. Shival…
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Take Me Home, Country Roads chapter 1

by David Ramirez — Shival was born in a small town called Goiás. His father, França, was a wealthy farmer. When Shival graduated, his father advised him to apply to the agricultural college so that he could inherit the farm in the future. However, Shival was already tired of the small - town life and believed that big cities were where he should make his mark. Finally, after a big fight with his father, Shival ran away from home and went to the city of Natal. The outside world was both wonderful and full of hardships.…
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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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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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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 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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Take Me Home, Country Roads

Take Me Home, Country Roads chapter 2

Take Me Home, Country Roads chapter 1

Love Lies

Love Lies chapter 3

Love Lies chapter 2

Love Lies chapter 1