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  • Story Listed as: Fiction For Adults
  • Theme: Inspirational
  • Subject: Faith / Hope
  • Published: 07/30/2024

Visit to earth

By Meena
Born 2006, F, from Lahore, Pakistan
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Aria's spaceship landed softly in the jungle, surrounded by towering trees and vibrant flowers. She emerged, taking her first breath of Earth's air, and felt an instant connection to the natural world. As she explored, she transformed into a human form, curious about the species that inhabited this planet.

Venturing into the city, Aria was struck by the contrast between the jungle's serenity and the urban jungle's chaos. She walked among the crowds, her mind-reading powers allowing her to tap into the thoughts of those around her.

A young girl thought, "I wish I could eat that ice cream, but my mom says I'm too fat." An elderly man thought, "I don't want to stay here, I miss my village." A woman gazed enviously at a passerby, thinking, "Why is she so pretty and I'm not?" A businessman thought, "I need to make more money, I need to be successful."

Aria ascended a tower, amplifying her powers to hear the collective thoughts of the city. She was bombarded by a cacophony of discontent: "He's so bad, why are you talking about him?" "I'm so tired of this job." "I wish I had more money." "I hate my life." "I'm so alone."

Overwhelmed, Aria returned to her spaceship, where her brother Eren asked about her experiences. Initially hesitant, she shared her findings: "People are never satisfied. If they're ugly, they crave beauty. If they're good, they want more wealth. They pretend to be content, but secretly, they're unhappy. They're like leaves blown about by the wind, never finding peace."

Eren's eyes widened, and he said, "The universe is full of beauty, but the human heart is full of discontent. They are like stars, shining bright on the outside, but dark and empty within. They search for meaning in all the wrong places, never finding the peace that lies within."

Aria nodded, and together, they gazed up at the stars, pondering the mysteries of the human condition.
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Denise Arnault

07/30/2024

So true about many people, but there are also plenty of us who are happy with what we got, even if we do struggle to get better! I liked the way you blended the visitor into the theme.

So true about many people, but there are also plenty of us who are happy with what we got, even if we do struggle to get better! I liked the way you blended the visitor into the theme.

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