Once upon a time, there was a town called Emptyville. It was a strange place where everything was empty, even the people's pockets! One day, a traveler came to the town and brought a big bag full of laughter and joy. The townspeople were amazed and the traveler started putting on a show. The people of Emptyville laughed so hard that their pockets filled up! They were no longer empty but full of happiness.

The next day, the traveler left and the town became low again. The people couldn't find their laughter. So, they decided to go on a journey to find it. They walked close to the town, then near to the forest, and finally, they reached a light shining in the distance.

As they got closer, they saw that the light was coming from a high tower. They climbed up the tower and found the traveler, who had turned off the light because it was getting too dark outside. The townspeople asked him to turn the light back on, and he agreed.

The light shone bright and far, reaching even the most distant parts of Emptyville. The town was filled with happiness and laughter once again. The people of Emptyville realized that they didn't have to search for happiness, it was within them all along. They just needed someone to remind them.

The end.

Reflections

1. How did the town of Emptyville change from the beginning to the end of the story?
2. What did the traveler bring to the town?
3. Why did the people of Emptyville go on a journey?
4. What did the townspeople find in the high tower?
5. What did the story teach about happiness and laughter?