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The Boy Who Wanted More

On a green hill above the river lived a farmer and his two sons. The younger son, whose name was Aran, dreamed of faraway cities. He was tired of the quiet fields and the same old chores. He wanted adventure, and he wanted it right away. One morning he asked his father for his share of the family's money. His father looked at him with sad, kind eyes and said yes. That evening Aran packed a bag and counted his shining coins.

Far From Home

The city was loud, bright, and full of strangers. Aran bought fine clothes and threw big parties for his new friends. Music played late into the night, and gold slipped through his fingers. He ate rich food and never once thought about tomorrow. For a while he felt like the happiest boy in the world. But his bag of coins grew thinner every single day.