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A Policeman’s Revenge

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Illustration by: Danish Mir

A boy named Jay was physically weak. Almost everyone in his school teased and taunted him for how he looked. Even outside the school he was mocked for his appearance. This made him upset and he was unhappy the whole time. When he could not fight back those who made fun of him, they called…

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Little Girl’s Toy

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A little girl, Mysa, was once going to the market with her father. On the way, she saw a poor vendor selling toys on the pavement. She wanted a toy so badly. To make her father stop the car, she loudly said, “Dad, please stop.” The car came to a sudden halt. “What happened, my…

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The Drying Tree

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In a far-off country, there was a beautiful village, but its residents were poor. The people of the village did farming and sold its produce to run their lives, but that did not suffice them. They lacked resources and avenues. All the village children went to a school located in the centre of the village.…

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The Island King

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Illustration by: Neha Kumari

Once upon a time, there was a small island in the Pacific Ocean. It was ruled by a kind king. His subjects, who were less in number, loved him. The people of the island had never known fighting. They cared for each other and lived in harmony. The island was beautiful, its air refreshing. The…

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Pretty Image Was Slow Poison

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Picture by: The TOAD

In the city of Eleph, there lived a famous painter whose name was Ismail. He could do wonders with his brush. Every wall he decorated, every house he painted and every colour he used was a reflection of his talent. Every family in Eleph wanted him to paint their house. He was much in demand.…

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The Dying Pond

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Illustration by: Neha Kumari

A boy named Haroon had been cycling all day. His school had closed for the summer vacation and he, along with his parents, had shifted to their countryside house. The countryside house, not very far from their hometown, offered him much entertainment and there he did not spend his time playing video games. He had…

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Two Elephants

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Illustration by: Neha Kumari

  A mighty elephant once lived in a jungle. In the jungle, all the animals lived in harmony and loved each other. One day, the elephant went for a walk to a nearby farm. There he saw another elephant which was not as mighty as him. But the farm animals treated him like a king.…

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Snow & The Sun

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Illustration by: Neha Kumari

One winter evening, the sky was overcast with clouds. It looked like it would snow. The sun had turned pale, its light failing to provide warmth. The snow formed in the clouds had turned arrogant because of the power it had over life on the earth. Its arrogance made it ridicule the sun. “Look at…

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Rat Who Became a Monkey

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Illustration by: Neha Kumari

In a far-off town, lived a fat rat. He enjoyed healthy meals and roamed around in many houses. He led a happy and cheerful life until things changed for him one day. One day when he was busy eating, he heard young boys and girls hooting, jumping and clapping. As the noise annoyed him, he…

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Old Woman’s Room

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Illustration by: Neha Kumari

One Thursday afternoon, Musa, a farmer, was sitting quietly by a stream. He worked hard, but nothing could take away his sadness. Just then, an old woman walked by. She was thirsty so she stopped to drink from the stream. But the old woman was unable to bend due to her stiff back. Seeing her…

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