The Selfish Giant

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Once upon a time, there was a giant who owned a beautiful garden filled with colorful flowers and lush trees. The giant loved his garden dearly and often played in it, enjoying its beauty. One day, the giant decided to go on a long journey and left his garden behind. He placed a notice at the entrance that said, "Keep Out! This is my garden, and no one else is allowed to enter." Months passed, and the giant returned home to find his garden covered in snow and frost. He was delighted to be back but was surprised to see that none of the flowers or trees had blossomed in his absence. As the giant walked through his garden, he heard children's laughter coming from a corner. Curious, he approached and found a group of children playing and trying to climb over the high wall to enter the garden. "Hey, you kids! What are you doing in my garden? Didn't you see the notice?" the giant shouted angrily. The children, scared by the giant's voice, ran away, leaving the garden quiet and desolate once again. That night, the giant couldn't sleep. He realized that his selfishness had caused his garden to lose its beauty and joy. Deeply regretful, he decided to remove the notice and open his garden to the children. The next day, when the giant woke up, he was amazed to see his garden transformed. The snow had melted, and flowers were blooming everywhere. The trees were filled with birds chirping happily. The children, who had returned to play in the garden, welcomed the giant with smiles and laughter. They thanked him for allowing them to enjoy the beauty of his garden. From that day on, the giant learned the importance of sharing and kindness. He spent his days playing with the children and taking care of his garden together with them. The moral of the story: Sharing brings joy and makes the world a better place. Selfishness only leads to loneliness and emptiness.