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The Lantern Maker’s Wish

He built light so others could dream in the dark.

By GoldenSpeechPublished 11 months ago • 1 min read

In a mountain village where the nights were endless, a man named Ren built lanterns that never went out.

He used starlight caught in glass and flame kissed by dawn. People traveled miles to buy his creations — but Ren kept the most beautiful one locked away.

It was said that lantern could grant a single wish.

When his daughter fell ill, he tried to use it — but the flame flickered and died. Heartbroken, he threw it into the sky.

The climax: At that moment, a new star appeared — brighter than all others. The villagers began calling it Ren’s Lantern.

Every night since, those who look up say they can feel a warmth that reminds them of home.

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