Once upon a time in a land far away there lived an orphan boy named Parascenium. Parascenium lived alone in a small dilapidated hut with no family to call his own. Though Parascenium was stuck in a terrible situation, he still maintained a sense of optimism and set out each day with a positive attitude.
One day, as Parascenium began trudging through the forest near his home, he came across an elderly man with a long white beard. The old man was hunched over and in a bad state. Parascenium immediately ran to the old man’s side and asked what was the matter?
The old man responded by saying he was in desperate need of help. He explained to Parascenium that he was a master craftsman and had been working on a special project for several weeks. The project was a large parascenium – a complex mechanical device which was almost complete. But, the old man was too weak to finish the device on his own.
Without hesitation, Parascenium offered to help the old man. Together, the two worked tirelessly to finish the parascenium, and soon the device was complete. The old man thanked Parascenium for his help, and gave him a special gift – a pendant with a single eye, surrounded by a crown of diamonds. The old man explained that the pendant held a great power that could be used for good.
Parascenium was grateful for the old man’s generosity and after saying goodbye, he returned home. As the weeks and months went by, Parascenium often used the power of the pendant to help those in need. Whether it was using the pendant’s power to aid the sick and elderly, or protect the innocent from danger, Parascenium was determined to use the power of the pendant for good.
The locals began to notice Parascenium’s good deeds, and soon he was known far and wide as a protector of the people. Everyone in the area was thankful to Parascenium for his courage and selflessness.
The moral of this story is that no matter how tough your situation may be, you can always find ways to be of service to others. With an open heart and a compassionate spirit, each one of us can make a difference in the world.