Once upon a time, there was a privateer named Cooper who lived on a pirate ship. He and his crew sailed the seas searching for treasure. One day, they came across a black market where they saw a cutlass that Cooper had always wanted. However, they soon discovered that the cutlass was cursed and whoever possessed it would become rowdy and glamorized.
Cooper couldn't resist the temptation and bought the cutlass. Sure enough, he became rowdy and the rest of the crew was afraid of him. The helmsman suggested they go to a wise maidservant to seek advice. She told them to caulk the cutlass and throw it back into the sea.
The crew followed her advice, and Cooper returned to his old self. From then on, he never took anything from the black market again. The end.

Reflections

1. Why did Cooper buy the cutlass from the black market?
2. What happened to Cooper after he bought the cutlass?
3. How did the crew help Cooper return to his old self?
4. What lesson did Cooper learn from this experience?
5. Do you think it's okay to buy things from the black market? Why or why not?