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Unintended Grace : A Tale of Wishes and Consequences
In a dimly lit alley, Rye, a kind-hearted homeless man, met an angel. The celestial being shimmered softly, her presence comforting yet otherworldly.
Angel: "Greetings, Rye. I am here to grant you three wishes, but there's a condition , you must not use them to harm others."
Rye nodded in agreement, overwhelmed by the opportunity. His heart swelled with compassion for those in need.
Rye: "For my first wish, I wish for an abundance of food to feed the homeless in this city."
The angel's eyes glowed brighter, and suddenly, the alley overflowed with crates of fresh food. Rye's eyes filled with tears at the sight, knowing the hungry would eat tonight.
Rye: "My second wish... I wish to walk without this limp, so I can help others better."
In an instant, warmth spread through Rye's body, and he stood tall, free from the confines of his limp. Gratefulness filled his heart as he tested his newfound agility.
Days passed, and one fateful night, a desperate cry jolted Rye awake. Rushing outside, he found his friend cornered by a fierce street dog. In panic, Rye remembered his final wish.
Rye: "I wish for the safety of my friend and to end the threat of this dog!"
The dog collapsed instantly, but a screech of tires pierced the air. A car, swerving to avoid the dog, struck it fatally. Shocked and devastated, Rye collapsed to the ground, realizing the unintended consequence of his wish.
The angel appeared, her radiant form dimmed by sadness.
Angel: "Rye, why did you wish for the dog's end?"
Rye's voice trembled with remorse.
Rye: "I was scared for my friend, and in my panic, I didn't think clearly. I never meant for harm to come to anyone."
The angel's gaze softened.
Angel: "Your heart is pure, Rye. You acted out of love and concern. But remember, even unintended consequences can teach us valuable lessons."
With those words, the angel vanished, leaving Rye to ponder the weight of his wishes. From that day, he dedicated himself to helping others, mindful of the consequences of every action. He carried the angel's teachings with him, a guiding light through the darkest of times.
© jaylinestarr
Angel: "Greetings, Rye. I am here to grant you three wishes, but there's a condition , you must not use them to harm others."
Rye nodded in agreement, overwhelmed by the opportunity. His heart swelled with compassion for those in need.
Rye: "For my first wish, I wish for an abundance of food to feed the homeless in this city."
The angel's eyes glowed brighter, and suddenly, the alley overflowed with crates of fresh food. Rye's eyes filled with tears at the sight, knowing the hungry would eat tonight.
Rye: "My second wish... I wish to walk without this limp, so I can help others better."
In an instant, warmth spread through Rye's body, and he stood tall, free from the confines of his limp. Gratefulness filled his heart as he tested his newfound agility.
Days passed, and one fateful night, a desperate cry jolted Rye awake. Rushing outside, he found his friend cornered by a fierce street dog. In panic, Rye remembered his final wish.
Rye: "I wish for the safety of my friend and to end the threat of this dog!"
The dog collapsed instantly, but a screech of tires pierced the air. A car, swerving to avoid the dog, struck it fatally. Shocked and devastated, Rye collapsed to the ground, realizing the unintended consequence of his wish.
The angel appeared, her radiant form dimmed by sadness.
Angel: "Rye, why did you wish for the dog's end?"
Rye's voice trembled with remorse.
Rye: "I was scared for my friend, and in my panic, I didn't think clearly. I never meant for harm to come to anyone."
The angel's gaze softened.
Angel: "Your heart is pure, Rye. You acted out of love and concern. But remember, even unintended consequences can teach us valuable lessons."
With those words, the angel vanished, leaving Rye to ponder the weight of his wishes. From that day, he dedicated himself to helping others, mindful of the consequences of every action. He carried the angel's teachings with him, a guiding light through the darkest of times.
© jaylinestarr
