Name: 蘇丹》--一個關於美好生活意義的故事。 (THE SULTAN - a story about the meaning of a good life)
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Every night the sultan watched the stars glitter from his bedroom window, attempting to read

"Who needs to read destiny when you can write it," he thought.

“For years, I've wondered how the movement of the stars altered the trajectory of my

Now I'm the one who will put the stars in motion."

Resting on silk sheets was an ancient genie's lamp.

With excitement, he picked up the lamp and examined the way it reflected the candle light.

His servants spent years finding the treasure, and a few of them lost their lives in the

He reflected the light towards the paintings on the marble wall, grand and heroic images

"It's a pawn's destiny to sacrifice himself for the king," the sultan thought.

He ran his hand along the sides of the lamp, feeling its engravings.

Someone marked it with an ancient script, so the sultan could only make out three words:

He placed the lamp on the ground and spoke the magic words.

Smoke poured out of the spout and filled up the room, and amidst the fog, a genie appeared.

"Marble palace, green robes made of silk, magnificent turban—you are a sultan."

"King Ali, ruler of the free world, at your service."

"White pants, pointy shoes, and a turban, I must admit, I expected you to look less...human."

He noticed a luxurious feast sitting on a table in the room.

"Now, what can I possibly give you that you don't already have?"

The king lifted his arms towards the walls.

"I have a palace full of gold, servants, and food.

I'm the most powerful man in the world, but I fear I won't live long enough to enjoy it

"Life and death are out of my control," said the genie.

"Those forces lie in the hands of higher beings.

But if it is your wish, I can tell you how many grains of sand lie in the hourglass of

"Tell me how much time I have left so I may use it wisely."

The genie snapped, and an hourglass appeared in the air.

"After six revolutions of this clock, your life will end."

But that means my life will be over before the sun comes up.

Ali walked to the window and looked down at his kingdom.

Off in the distance, he saw a small, flickering light.

"You are a powerful sultan, but you have neglected your kingdom.

You look at the stars every night but never think about the people under them.

While your palace gets taller, your people shrink into poverty.

Instead of bringing them abundance, you've taken from them.

You sit in your chamber and eat lavish feasts, while your people walk the streets and beg

Ali turned and fell to his knees before the genie.

Fate is a river that does not stop flowing, but its course can be changed."

I wish to have the knowledge to change my fate."

He looked towards one of the king's candles.

“Certain men learn a flame is hot only after it burns them.

Knowledge is not something I can just pass on.

Wisdom comes at a cost, and the price is often pain."

"Yes," said the sultan, "I'll do anything!"

He lifted his arms, transporting himself and the king to a dark room.

The sultan floated off the ground and felt his body being pulled.

The genie ignored him, lifting his arms higher and higher.

Ali's vision blurred, but he saw the light growing.

The genie raised his arms higher, and the swirl grew larger.

As the light got closer, Ali felt his body being pulled harder towards it.

He could no longer see, and he heard the sounds of blades rapidly spinning.

"This is it," he thought, “I'm going to tear in half.”

But the genie dropped his arms, and the sultan disappeared into the green hole.

Ali found himself on a sunny island, standing beside a strange fruit tree.

The tree had large leaves, creating a nice shade.

The sultan screamed out for the genie but heard nothing back.

He looked at the tree next to him and grabbed a purple fruit.

After inspecting it, he thought it was edible, so he took a bite, and his face lit up.

“I've never tasted such a perfect delicacy,” he thought.

"You will be my new servant," he said and laughed.

After a few big bites, he finished the fruit and decided to rest in the shade.

"I didn't think the genie would send me to paradise," he thought and smiled.

After some time passed, a sharp pain woke Ali up.

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