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The Old Witch and the Castle

Once upon a time in a small village, there lived an old witch with a long crooked nose and a big black hat.

A village with colorful houses and a spooky forest nearby.

The old witch had a mischievous plan. She wanted to become the queen and rule over the entire kingdom. And she knew just how to do it.

The old witch plotting in her dark and gloomy shack.

She cast a magic spell on the nearby castle, making it move to the middle of the village. Everyone was astonished, including the queen.

The castle floating in the air surrounded by villagers in awe.

The old witch marched into the castle and declared herself the queen. She dressed in a fancy gown and sat on the throne. 'I am the new queen!' she cackled.

The old witch sitting on the throne with a wicked grin and the A queen with a golden crown and a look of concern looking worried.

But as the days passed, the kingdom fell into chaos. The old witch didn't know how to rule with fairness and kindness. People were unhappy, and the queen was missed.

Sad villagers and a kingdom in disarray.

Reflection Questions

  • How did the old witch plan to become the queen?
  • Why were the people unhappy after the old witch became queen?
  • What do you think the queen should do to fix the chaos in the kingdom?

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