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The Three Wishes

by Rolph David

An old man, burdened by life's hardships, sits alone on a park bench, lost in sorrow. A stranger, offering three wishes, appears before him, promising a chance at happiness. But what begins as a fleeting opportunity soon turns into a journey of regret, as the man’s impulsive wishes lead him to face the true cost of his desires. Based on Erich Kästner's fairy tale, this thought-provoking tale explo...

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three wishes   magical encounter   life lessons   regret   second chances   fate   wishes gone wrong   time   reflection   wisdom   consequences

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