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“1st story”

A story by Laleh Chini:

I remember there was an old ruined mansion in Bushehr-Iran where people could pay a small amount to go inside. We visited the wrecked house a few times in my childhood. The story behind it was so sad but more importantly, a life lesson which was probably why my parents took us to the palace several times.

roof-540835_960_720The story goes that the owner was a very rich merchant who was a profligate spender to show off how wealthy he was. People used to say he lit his cigars with burning bills instead of matches in front of others and when big politicians came to Bushehr from the Capital Tehran, he lit candles with bills to show how powerful and rich he was.burning-money-2113914_960_720 He used to serve tea in gold teacups and eat in silver plates and dishes. He was never friendly with anyone and found it disgraceful to talk to the poor.pots-186553_960_720

Eventually, he lost everything, went bankrupt, and died without a penny to leave for his children. The poor people who now lived in the mansion with no windows or doors and partially no roof and walls were his grandchildren who owned the land. They lived very impoverished lives.person-1172018_960_720 They survived with general labor and the money people paid to see the ruined house. They never talked to anyone, nor answered any questions.  It was obvious that they were so ashamed of their grandfather’s past.

My father said that no one ever offered them any jobs because their grandfather was so cruel to the town, and never respected anyone as he saw himself as a superior.

Dear friends don’t forget to read my books.

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Categories: Short Story

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  27. reminds me of a parable Jesus used to teach his followers, thanks

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  28. I congratulate and wish you continued success. I am honored to know you and your articles. 🥰🥰🥰💞

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  29. VIVA IRAN!!!!
    VIVA ARMENIA!!!

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  30. Ogni racconto è delicato è pieno di spessore ed esprime la tua bellezza interiore.
    All the best to you sweetheart for 2022❤

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  31. È molto crudele e poco generoso il comportamento della gente soprattutto perché non trovo giusto che le colpe dei padri ricadranno sui figli.
    Tutti abbiamo diritto a una possibilità di redenzione Anche e soprattutto dal passato.
    Love Love sherazade ❤

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  32. A volte manca il coraggio e si rimane prigionieri del proprio passato..
    Ciao 🌹

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  33. Hi I visited your site. I read your biography. Beautiful do you doing work. Beautiful write up story. Excellent written you bilg✍️🙏

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  34. Another soulful story with a wonderful message laleh 💖 nicely done! 💖

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  35. È sempre magico leggere i tuoi racconti e farli vivere attraverso i tuoi occhi.
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  36. Thanks for your like of my Matthew 25 post; you are very kind

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  37. Such strong imprints and messages left at an early age. You had smart parents Laleh to make you visit! 💞

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  38. Hello Laleh. Your excerpts are so proverbial and they truly impress upon our minds merits from good and evil. The very rich merchant lighting his cigars with U.S. dollar bills rather than Iranian money hints on prophecies and probabilities

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  39. Pleasant revisit.

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  40. Destiny…chance or choice??
    Great imagination and happy writing/creating, Laleh

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