In a quiet hut by a shimmering silver river, [Samuel](PCFZNK93) the fisherman lived with his wife, [Clara](Q5KVSQG2), and their two children—[Marcus](LYDFN59M) and little [Mira](MXYZGJPZ). Every day, [Samuel](PCFZNK93) cast his net, bringing home fish to feed the family.

[Marcus](LYDFN59M), strong and kind, often helped his father. He carried baskets, mended nets, and listened to the whispers of the forest nearby.

One morning, while exploring, [Marcus](LYDFN59M) heard a faint chirp. On the ground lay a tiny bird’s egg, warm and trembling.

Carefully, [Marcus](LYDFN59M) climbed the nearest tree and returned the egg to its nest. From the branches above, a shimmering golden bird appeared.

“Kind boy,” the golden bird said, “I am [Ariella](TJZFVCXP), Queen of the Sky. You have saved my child’s egg. For this, my daughter [Jasmine](29CMZPQN) will grant you five wishes.”

[Marcus](LYDFN59M) bowed politely. “Thank you, but I will use them wisely.” For his first wish, he asked, “Please heal my father’s sickness.”

[Jasmine](29CMZPQN) flapped her wings. A soft glow wrapped around [Samuel](PCFZNK93), and his cough vanished. [Samuel](PCFZNK93) hugged [Marcus](LYDFN59M). “My boy, you’ve given me my strength again!”

But word of the magical bird spread. Far away, a greedy man named [Bartholomew](L6HXQWFS) heard the tale.

[Bartholomew](L6HXQWFS) stormed into the hut one night, dragging [Marcus](LYDFN59M) away. “Grant me riches! Grant me power!” he demanded.

[Marcus](LYDFN59M) stayed calm. For his second wish, he said, “Make our hut strong enough to protect my family.” The hut transformed into a shining palace.

[Bartholomew](L6HXQWFS) grew furious. “That’s not what I wanted!” He locked [Marcus](LYDFN59M) in a cold tower, hoping to force him to waste more wishes.

But [Marcus](LYDFN59M) refused. “I will not wish for greed,” he said. “Riches fade, but goodness stays forever.” He waited, trusting that kindness would guide him.