Charles was an old blind man who lived in a small town. He had a remarkable gift: he could wash dishes so well that they shone like stars. He worked as a dishwasher at the local diner, where he earned enough money to support himself.

But one day, his life changed. Mr. Johnson, the owner of the diner, told him that he had to let him go. The diner was losing customers and money, and he couldn't afford to pay Charles anymore. Charles felt a pang of sadness and fear. How would he survive without his job?

As he was leaving the diner with his old dishwashing brush, a stranger stopped him. The stranger had heard Mr. Johnson fire Charles, and he felt sorry for him. He said, "I have something for you. It's a magical sponge that can clean anything in a flash!" He handed Charles a soft and squishy sponge and took his brush.

Charles thanked the stranger and went...