stories

The Unforgiving Monkey The Unforgiving Monkey Long ago, in a beautiful kingdom filled with gardens, tall trees, and golden palaces, there lived a king named Mohan. King Mohan had two young sons who loved animals very much. One day, they decided to keep a large group of monkeys as their royal pets. The monkeys lived inside the palace gardens. They were given the finest fruits, sweet foods, and fresh water every day. Servants cleaned their resting places and took care of them like princes. Because the monkeys did not have to work or search for food, they became lazy and very fat. They played all day and enjoyed a life of comfort. Among these monkeys, there was one very special monkey. He was the   Chief of the Monkeys . He was old, wise, and very intelligent. He had learned many things by watching humans and listening to scholars who visited the palace. He believed in wisdom, hard work, and careful thinking. Every day, the chief monkey tried to teach the other monkeys important l...

The King's Painting: A Story of Strength and Courage The King's Painting Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there lived a kind and wise king. This king was different from other kings because he had only   one leg   and   one eye . Even though he looked different, all the people in his kingdom loved him very much. They loved him because he was   fair, brave, and kind . The king always tried to help his people, and he worked hard to make his kingdom a happy place. One sunny morning, the king walked through the palace halls. The walls were full of pictures of his ancestors, the kings and queens who had ruled before him. He looked at each picture carefully. “I wish I could have a painting of myself,” the king said softly. “But I am not like the other kings. How can anyone make a picture that is beautiful when I have only one eye and one leg?” The king thought for a long time. He wanted a painting that   showed who he really was , not just what he looked like...