Once upon a time, there was a cruel archer who lived in a small village. He was known for his sharp aim and spiteful nature. The villagers were afraid of him and avoided him as much as possible. One day, a wise monk came to the village. The monk was kind and gentle, and he quickly became popular among the villagers. The cruel archer was jealous of the monk's popularity and began to plot against him.

One night, the cruel archer snuck into the monk's room and stole his precious bow with a golden shaft. The villagers noticed that the bow was missing and questioned the cruel archer, but he denied any wrongdoing. The villagers didn't know what to do and decided to go to the king for help. The king issued a warrant for the arrest of the cruel archer and ordered a search of his house.

The next day, the cruel archer was found to be in possession of the stolen bow, and he was arrested. The villagers were overjoyed, but the cruel archer was glum. He had been duped by his own greed and jealousy. The monk forgave the cruel archer and offered to teach him how to use the bow for good, instead of evil. The cruel archer took the monk's offer and became a better person. From then on, he used his skills as an archer to protect the village and help others. The end.

Reflections

1. Why was the cruel archer jealous of the wise monk?
2. What did the king do when the villagers went to him for help?
3. How did the cruel archer change after being taught by the wise monk?
4. Why do you think the cruel archer stole the bow with the golden shaft?
5. What lesson can we learn from the story about greed and jealousy?