Act 1 – The Dream and the Encounter

Lucas, a dreamy child living in the countryside, had always been drawn to the escape his dreams offered him. At school, he was often lost in his own imaginary world, envisioning fantastic adventures instead of focusing on his lessons. On that day, as the mathematics lesson bored him deeply, he dove into a waking dream.

In his dream, Lucas suddenly found himself in the midst of an enchanted forest bathed in the golden light of the sun. All around him, majestic trees rose toward the sky, their leaves shimmering like emeralds. And then he saw it: a genie, floating in the air with a mystical aura.

The genie smiled at Lucas and spoke with a gentle and warm voice, “Lucas, you are a dreamer, a traveler of the soul. I can grant one of your wishes. What is your greatest aspiration, my friend?”

Lucas, concerned about his parents’ financial difficulties and the stress he could see on their faces every evening, didn’t hesitate long. “I wish to have a magical seed that will grow a tree producing banknotes quickly. That way, I can help my parents stop worrying about money.”

The genie, with an enigmatic smile, extended his hand and gave Lucas a small golden seed. “Your wish is granted, Lucas. Take this seed, and it will help you change your family’s life.”

Lucas abruptly woke up, pulled from his dream by the teacher’s voice. His heart was racing, but when he turned to his notebook, he discovered, to his great surprise, the small golden seed left by the genie. With a mixture of wonder and fear, he knew he had to go home to plant it and find out if this extraordinary dream held a hidden meaning.

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Act 2 – The Tree of Hope

The next morning, Lucas woke up with feverish excitement. The small golden seed, given to him by the genie in his dream, had already been planted in the family garden, amidst the other trees. As he opened his shutters, the first thing that caught his eye was an unusual burst of green in his garden. He rushed out of his room, ran down the stairs, and hurried into the garden. There, before him, stood an extraordinary tree. Its leaves were a brilliant green, and the branches seemed to shimmer with magic.

Lucas approached in awe, but his smile quickly turned into an expression of disappointment. He saw no banknotes hanging from the branches, as he had hoped. Instead, there were only leaves. Perplexed, Lucas reached out to pluck one. To his great surprise, the leaf transformed into a banknote in his fingers. Lucas couldn’t believe his eyes. It was as if his wish had come true, but in a way different from what he had imagined.

His hands trembled with excitement as he continued to pluck leaves one by one. Each transformation into banknotes brought a look of wonder to his face. He realized that, although the tree didn’t directly produce banknotes, the leaves were the means through which its magic worked. The more leaves he picked, the more banknotes he obtained.

Lucas spent hours picking these magical leaves, carefully placing them in a bag he had found in the garage. He felt the weight of the banknotes accumulating in the bag, a burden he was willing to bear for the sake of his family. He was determined to use this magic to alleviate the financial worries weighing on his parents and to offer his family a better life.

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Act 3 – The Surprise Reaction

Days went by, and Lucas’ parents, Marie and Jean, began to notice an unusual change in their garden. They wondered if it was a new tree that had grown among the others or if they had simply never paid attention to this tree before. The leaves of this tree were a vibrant green, and it seemed to shine with a mystical energy.

Lucas, however, was so proud of his discovery that he couldn’t keep it a secret. He had shared the story of the extraordinary tree with his friends at school, telling them how he obtained banknotes by plucking the leaves. Intrigued by his tale, his friends asked to see it for themselves. Lucas eagerly agreed and invited them to his home for a demonstration.

When his friends arrived, Lucas rushed to the tree, explaining with excitement how he could get banknotes from the leaves. His friends, skeptical but curious, tried to pluck the leaves, but nothing happened. The leaves stubbornly remained green, refusing to transform into banknotes.

An embarrassed smile appeared on their faces, and soon they burst into laughter, thinking Lucas had made up a wild story. They playfully teased him, suggesting he must have dreamt it all. Lucas, bewildered and somewhat hurt, could only watch them, hoping they would change their minds.

Meanwhile, Lucas had continued to amass banknotes from the magic tree. He had secretly stored a considerable sum in his personal hiding place. As soon as he felt he had enough money to ease his parents’ financial worries, he decided to take the plunge.

One evening, after dinner, Lucas handed over a bag filled with banknotes to his parents, his heart pounding. Their eyes widened in surprise and gratitude as they discovered the sum of money. Marie and Jean were happy and thankful, but at the same time, they were puzzled. They asked questions about the source of this sudden money, concerned that their son might have put himself in danger.

Lucas, however, fiercely guarded his secret. He explained that he couldn’t provide details about how he had obtained the money, but he assured them that everything was legal and that he would never endanger them. Despite his reassuring words, his parents’ worries persisted.

The fear of their son being involved in illegal and dangerous activities led them to make a radical decision. They immediately called the police to report the discovery of the money bag. They didn’t want any trouble and preferred authorities to investigate the origin of these mysterious banknotes.

The police arrived promptly and, after examining the bag of money, decided to take it away for investigation. Lucas watched the bag sadly, realizing that his secret had taken an unexpected turn and that the consequences of his actions might be much more complicated than he had imagined.

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Act 4 – The Heart on Display

The disappearance of the money bag into the hands of the police left a bitter taste in Lucas’ home. His parents, Marie and Jean, had acted out of fear that their son might be involved in illegal activities, but this decision had created a gap in understanding between them. Lucas, on the other hand, was determined to rebuild trust and explain the true origin of the mysterious money.

One afternoon, Lucas gathered his family in the garden, under the reassuring shade of the magic tree. The leaves gently glistened in the sunlight, as if to testify to the magic within them. Lucas took a deep breath and began to tell his story.

He explained how he had met a genie in a dream and how he had obtained a magical seed that had grown in their garden. Lucas showed his parents the tree’s leaves and demonstrated how, by plucking them gently, they transformed into banknotes.

Marie and Jean listened attentively, a mix of astonishment and understanding on their faces. They realized that their son had kept this secret solely to help them, expecting nothing in return. Their hearts were touched by Lucas’ determination and love for his family.

Lucas also explained that he had never intended to do anything illegal, that all the money came from the magic of the tree, and that he had kept the secret to protect their family from financial troubles.

His sincere words and determination to help their family dispelled his parents’ doubts and worries. They realized that their son’s love was the true source of this extraordinary magic. Tears of pride and emotion flowed down the cheeks of Marie and Jean.

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Act 5 – The Reconciliation

Weeks passed after Lucas had shared the truth with his parents about the origin of the mysterious money. The family continued to live modestly, but financial worries were no longer a burden. The secret of the magic tree was well kept, and no one in the neighborhood knew where these changes in Lucas’ family’s life were coming from.

However, life continued as usual, and rumors of the family’s improved financial situation began to spread among friends and neighbors. Lucas’ friends, who had teased him at first, started to notice the signs. More frequent outings, hearty meals, and acts of generosity did not go unnoticed by them.

One day, Lucas’ best friend, Thomas, approached Lucas hesitantly. “Lucas,” he began, “we acted really mean by making fun of you. We’re sorry. Can you forgive us?”
Lucas, moved by his friends’ sincere apologies, nodded with a smile. “Of course, Thomas. You’re my friends, and I forgive you. I’m glad you’ve had a change of heart.”

One by one, Lucas’ friends approached and apologized, realizing how wrongly they had judged their friend. Lucas welcomed them all with genuine warmth, as he had always valued their friendship.

Life went on, but this time, the bond between Lucas and his friends was stronger than ever. They had learned a valuable lesson about the importance of understanding and compassion, and they were determined to support Lucas no matter what.

In the evening, as the family gathered around the table, Marie and Jean looked at their son with deep gratitude. “Lucas,” Marie said with a smile, “we’re so thankful for everything you’ve done for us. The money has helped, but don’t forget that true wealth lies in our love and unity as a family.”

Jean nodded, adding, “Exactly, Lucas. Money can bring comfort, but true wealth is in the moments we share, in our love for each other, and in facing challenges together as a family.”

Lucas smiled with gratitude. He had come to understand that money was just a tool, a means to improve their lives, but the real treasure was the love and unity that existed within their family.

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