King Midas: The Golden Touch: Once there was a king called Midas (Story Writing)

The Golden Touch

Once upon a time, in a far-off land called Midas, there lived a king who had a beautiful daughter, whom he loved dearly. However, the king had a great desire for gold and had amassed a vast amount of it, but he was not content. His thirst for more gold could never be quenched. One day, while sitting in his storeroom, he was struck with the idea that he did not possess enough gold, and it was then that an angel suddenly appeared before him. The angel granted him a boon and asked him to wish for anything he desired, and the king asked for the power to change anything he touched into gold. The angel granted his wish, and the king was overjoyed.

Midas discovered that he could turn anything into gold by merely touching it, and he ran into his garden to try it out. He touched the flowers, and they turned into gold, and then he touched everything he could get his hands on. He was ecstatic with his newfound power. However, his happiness did not last long. As he sat down to dinner, he touched an egg and a cup, and they turned to gold. He then took a piece of bread and turned it into gold, and he became terrified of his golden touch.

When his daughter came to him and hugged him, she immediately turned into a golden statue. Midas was overcome with grief and anguish. He was willing to do anything to get his daughter back. Suddenly, the angel reappeared before him and asked him what was wrong. Midas begged the angel to take back his golden touch and return his daughter to him. The angel was delighted to hear this and granted his request, taking away his magical power. Things reverted to their original state, and the angel advised the king to be content with what he had. The angel then departed, leaving Midas with all that he had before his fateful wish.

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