The Peaceful Village
In a quiet countryside village, surrounded by green fields and soft winds, people lived simple and honest lives. They worked hard every day and trusted each other with open hearts. Their lives were not rich in money, but they were rich in honesty and peace.
But in that same village lived a man who was very different from the others.
People no longer called him by his real name.
They called him the Cheater.
Page 2: A Lazy and Clever Man
The Cheater never worked. While others woke early and labored under the sun, he spent his days sitting and watching. He didn't believe in hard work. He believed in finding easy ways to survive.
He knew the villagers were kind.
And he decided to use their kindness for his own benefit.
Page 3: The First Deception
One day, he approached a kind villager and said, "My friend, I am hungry and helpless. Please lend me some money. I promise I will return it very soon."
The villager felt sympathy and gave him money.
The Cheater smiled and thanked him.
But in his heart, he had no intention of returning anything.
Page 4: Living Without Effort
With the money, the Cheater bought food and lived comfortably. He did not work. He did not worry.
When the money finished, he went to another villager.
Then another.
And another.
Each time, he told lies.
Each time, he made promises.
And each time, he broke them.
Page 5: The Truth Comes Out
After some time, the villagers began talking to each other. They realized the Cheater had borrowed money from everyone but never returned it.
Their trust turned into disappointment.
Their kindness turned into caution.
They decided they would never lend him money again.
Page 6: Doors Begin to Close
One day, the Cheater went to borrow money again.
But this time, the villager said, "No."
He went to another house.
"No."
He went to another.
"No."
Every door was closed.
No one trusted him anymore.
Page 7: Hunger and Loneliness
Without money, the Cheater could not buy food. Without trust, he could not ask for help.
He became weak and hungry.
He was alone.
He realized that his lies had destroyed his life.
But now, it was too late.
Page 8: His Final Request
Soon, he became very sick and could not leave his bed. Knowing his end was near, he called the villagers.
With regret in his voice, he said, "I have cheated you all. Please forgive me."
Then he made a strange request.
"After I die, place a bamboo stick through my body and stand me upright beside the road."
The villagers were shocked, but they agreed to fulfill his last wish.
Page 9: The Final Deception
After he died, the villagers kept their promise. They placed the bamboo stick and stood his body beside the road.
Soon, the police arrived.
They were shocked and angry.
They arrested the villagers.
The villagers cried, "We only followed his last wish!"
But the Cheater had deceived them one final time.
Page 10: The Lesson Forever
The villagers learned a painful lesson that day.
The Cheater had caused harm not only in life but also after death.
His lies destroyed trust, peace, and innocent lives.
From that day forward, the village remembered one truth:
Honesty builds respect.
But deception destroys everything.