Beautiful

Kaelen looked at her with disdain. He did not want her dirty hands near his pristine fountain. "Move along, old woman," Kaelen scoffed. "You are ruining the view of the most beautiful spot in the village."

In the coastal village of Eldoria, everyone was obsessed with appearances. The villagers spent their days grooming, wearing elaborate silks, and competing for the title of the most attractive resident.

She approached Kaelen by the fountain. "Kind sir," she rasped, "I have travelled for weeks. May I please have a sip of your water and a small piece of bread?" beautiful

At the center of the village lived , a young man renowned for his flawless features. His hair was like spun gold, and his eyes were the colour of the summer sea. He was widely considered the most beautiful person in the land. Kaelen loved the attention and spent hours admiring his reflection in the village fountain.

The reflection did not show her birthmark or her messy hair. Instead, it showed a radiant, blooming golden lotus flower. It glowed with a warm, gentle light that seemed to comfort everyone standing near it. The mirror was reflecting her endless kindness, her habit of sharing her small meals with stray animals, and her gentle spirit. Kaelen looked at her with disdain

One winter, a frail old woman arrived at the village gates. Her clothes were tattered, her skin was weathered by the sun, and her hands were rough and calloused. She was shivering uncontrollably and carrying a heavy wooden box.

Fascinated, Kaelen pushed his way to the front. "Let me look! My reflection will surely be the most glorious of all." He stepped in front of the mirror and gasped. "You are ruining the view of the most

From that day on, the village of Eldoria changed forever. Kaelen stopped staring at his reflection and began helping the elderly. The villagers stopped judging each other by their clothes and faces, having finally learned that the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, only felt.