Abnormalities

The piano bridge

In a small village nestled in the mountains, there was a strange bridge that no one dared to cross. They say that the bridge had a mind of its own and would transform into different shapes, depending on the person crossing it.

One day, a man named Jack stumbled upon the bridge while taking a stroll. As he crossed it, he suddenly felt an intense tingling sensation in his feet. He looked down and was shocked to find that the bridge transformed into a piano, and his feet had transformed into a pair of nimble pianist's hands. Jack, who was an experienced musician, couldn't resist the urge to play it and decided to experiment with his newfound ability. He was ecstatic and started playing tunes that he had never been able to play before which amazed passersby. They began to gather around him, clapping and cheering.

Jack soon realized that he could use this ability to make money. He started playing on the bridge every day. People came from all over the town to watch him play, and he quickly became famous.

As Jack's popularity grew, so did his arrogance. He started charging people exorbitant amounts of money to hear him play, and he became rude to his fans. He even pushed an old woman off the bridge when she tried to listen to his music without paying.

One day, the king of the land heard about Jack's unique talent and decided to see it for himself. Jack, who had heard about the king's arrival, played the piano on the bridge as usual. The king was impressed with Jack's skill and challenged him to play the princess's favorite song as fast as possible.

But Jack, who was too arrogant and selfish to care, refused to play the song for free. The king, who was offended by Jack's attitude, threatened to punish him if he didn't play the song immediately.

Jack, who was now scared for his life was obliged to accept the king's request. He began playing the tune with great speed, his feet moving so fast; they were a blur. But just as he was reaching the climax of the song, his feet suddenly stopped moving. Jack panicked and tried to get his feet to move again, but they remained frozen in place. The princess, who had been listening intently, burst out laughing, leaving Jack in an embarrassing situation.

Jack was devastated. He had lost his special ability and his reputation as a talented musician. He returned to the bridge and crossed it again and again, hoping to regain his talent, but it never returned. And so, the strange bridge went back to its original form. People said that it only granted its powers to those who were pure of heart.

In the end, Jack learned an important lesson. He realized that true talent can never be bought or borrowed, and that sometimes the things we value the most can slip away from us in an instant. But despite this, he remained hopeful and continued to play music, albeit with his hands this time, hoping that one day, he might discover another hidden talent.