The Little Light in the Rain
It was a dark and rainy evening in a small village. The sky was full of black clouds, and the sound of rain filled the air. People stayed inside their homes, closing doors and windows. The village looked quiet, lonely, and cold.
In a small wooden house lived a boy named Ayan. He was only twelve years old. Ayan was poor, but his heart was full of kindness. His father worked as a farmer, and his mother stitched clothes for others. They did not have much money, but they always helped people when they could.
That evening, the electricity went out. The whole village became dark. Ayan lit a small candle and placed it near the window. The soft light from the candle looked like a tiny star in the rain.
Suddenly, Ayan heard a weak voice outside.
"Help… please help…"
Ayan opened the door and saw an old man standing in the rain. His clothes were wet, and he was shivering. Ayan quickly called his parents. They brought the old man inside, gave him dry clothes, and made some hot tea.
The old man smiled and said, "Thank you, my child. I was lost and very tired."
That night, the old man slept safely in their house. In the morning, the rain stopped, and the sun appeared in the sky. The old man was ready to leave. Before going, he gave Ayan a small box.
"Open it when you feel sad," the old man said softly.
After he left, Ayan opened the box. Inside it was a small mirror and a note. The note said: