Once upon a time, there was a small town where all the residents were either advanced, fresh, current, or contemporary. Everyone loved living in this town, because they had all the latest gadgets and technology, and they were always up-to-date with the latest trends.

One day, an archaic man arrived in town. He was old and wrinkled, with a hoary beard and grizzled hair. He was carrying a large antique chest, which was frayed and worn from many years of use. The residents of the town were shocked to see someone who was so aged and ancient, and they whispered amongst themselves, "Who is this man and where did he come from?"

The archaic man was not intimidated by the residents' stares, and he walked with confidence through the town, until he reached the town square. He opened his chest, and pulled out a beautiful piece of music. He began to play the music on his ancient flute, and the residents of the town were amazed.

The music was so beautiful and fresh, that it transported the residents back in time, to a world where things were simpler and more magical. They forgot all about their advanced technology and contemporary lives, and instead, they danced and sang along to the archaic man's music.

From that day on, the archaic man became a beloved resident of the town, and every week, he would come to the town square and play his beautiful music. The residents would gather around and dance and sing, and for a few hours each week, they would escape from the fast-paced, modern world and enter a world that was timeless and magical.

And that is the story of how an archaic man, with his frayed and grizzled appearance, taught the residents of a small town to appreciate the beauty of the ancient world.

Reflections

1. Who is the main character in the story?
2. Why were the residents of the town surprised to see the archaic man?
3. What was in the antique chest that the archaic man brought to the town?
4. How did the archaic man's music make the residents feel?
5. What did the archaic man teach the residents about the ancient world?
6. How did the archaic man become a beloved resident of the town?
7. What was the magic of the music played by the archaic man?
8. How did the music make the residents escape from the modern world?
9. What do you think would have happened if the archaic man never came to the town?
10. How does the story make you feel about appreciating the beauty of the ancient world?