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Unknown Person

Mysterious Person

By Rashid AyoubPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Unknown Person
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Once upon a time, in a small town nestled in the heart of the countryside, there lived a mysterious person known only as the "unknown." No one knew where he came from or how long he had been living in the town. He was a tall, thin man with a strange air about him, always dressed in a long black coat and a wide-brimmed hat. He rarely spoke, and when he did, his voice was low and gravelly.

The townspeople were both intrigued and frightened by the unknown person. Many whispered rumours about him, claiming that he was a witch or a sorcerer, while others believed that he was simply a madman. But no one dared to approach him, as he always seemed to be in a dark and brooding mood.

Despite the townspeople's fear and suspicion, the unknown person was not a wicked or evil man. In fact, he was quite the opposite. He was a kind and gentle soul, who had been driven into isolation by the sorrows of his past.

The unknown person had once been a happy and successful businessman, but everything changed when he lost his wife and child in a terrible accident. He was consumed by grief and guilt, unable to move on from their deaths. He sold everything he owned, gave away all his money, and set off on a journey to nowhere in particular.

It was on this journey that he came across the small town, and something about it was called to him. He decided to stay, hoping that the peaceful surroundings would help him to come to terms with his loss. But despite his best efforts, he could not shake off his sorrow and he withdrew further and further into himself.

Years passed, and the unknown person became a fixture of the town, a silent and solitary figure wandering the streets. But despite his reclusive nature, the townspeople couldn't help but notice that strange things seemed to happen whenever he was around. The weather would change unexpectedly, crops would flourish where they had been struggling, and illnesses would suddenly vanish.

At first, the townspeople were sceptical and blamed the strange occurrences on coincidence. But as time went on, they began to realize that the unknown person had a special connection to nature and the elements. They began to see him not as a witch or a sorcerer, but as a healer and a protector.

One day, a terrible storm swept through the town, causing widespread damage and leaving many people injured. The townspeople were desperate for help, and they turned to the unknown person for aid. To their surprise, he responded, and he set to work, using his powers to calm the winds and heal the injured.

The storm passed, and the town was saved. The unknown person had saved them all, and the townspeople were grateful. From that day on, they no longer saw him as a mysterious and dangerous figure, but as a friend and protector.

The unknown person was touched by the townspeople's newfound trust and respect, and he finally found a sense of peace and purpose. He knew that he could never fully escape the pain of his past, but he was glad that he could use his powers to help others.

He stayed in the town for many years, becoming a beloved and respected member of the community. And although he never fully revealed his past or his true identity, he was happy to be known simply as the "unknown person."

Years passed and the townspeople started to notice that the unknown person was getting older, and they knew that his time with them was coming to an end. They threw a great feast in his honour, to thank him for all the good he had done for the town.

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About the Creator

Rashid Ayoub

I am an aspiring writer from Karachi, Pakistan. My field of experience and degrees are in Social Work and Information technology. I am working on a series of children's stories and I love to read mystery, romance, poets, and fiction.

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