La Gallina de los Huevos de Oro

In a quaint village nestled in the hills, there lived a kind-hearted farmer named Luis and his curious daughter, Lucia. They had a small, cozy farmhouse filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread and the chatter of their beloved animals. Among these animals was their precious hen, Clara, who was no ordinary hen. Clara had gleaming golden feathers and a mysterious aura that made her stand out from all the others. One chilly morning, as the sun's first rays peeked through the misty hills, Luis made a startling discovery. Clara had laid an egg, but it was unlike any egg they had ever seen. It shimmered and gleamed under the morning light—it was a dazzling golden egg! Lucia's eyes widened in awe. "Papa, look! Clara's laid a golden egg! Isn't it magical?" Luis, equally astonished, held the golden egg in his hands. "Indeed, Lucia, it's more than magical. This egg could change our lives." With the golden egg, Luis and Lucia were able to buy better food and renovate their old farmhouse. Every day, Clara continued laying a golden egg, bringing them joy and prosperity. Their life had transformed, and they were grateful for Clara's incredible gift. One evening, as Luis and Lucia were admiring their cozy home, Lucia had a thought. "Papa, what if Clara has more gold inside her? What if we could find a way to get it all at once?" Luis pondered for a moment, tempted by the idea of instant riches. "But Clara has been so good to us. We must be careful not to harm her," he explained, sensing the caution in his heart. Nevertheless, they let their curiosity get the better of them. The next morning, with a heavy heart, Luis and Lucia decided to look inside Clara, hoping to find a treasure trove of gold. As gently and carefully as they could, they tried to see what secrets Clara held. To their dismay, there was no gold inside, just a beautiful hen who had loved them dearly. Lucia cried out, heartbroken. "Oh no, Papa! What have we done? Clara was so special, and now she’s gone." Luis, feeling a deep sorrow, hugged Lucia tightly. "We made a grave mistake, my dear. We let our greed blind us to the true treasure Clara brought us—her loyalty and love." From that day forward, Luis and Lucia realized a valuable lesson. Greed had cost them their beloved Clara and taught them that true happiness comes from appreciating the simple, magical moments in life. In memory of Clara, they took great care of their other animals, sharing the story of their golden hen with everyone in the village. They hoped that others would learn from their mistake and cherish the blessings they already had. And so, in their cozy farmhouse, filled with love and the sweet aroma of fresh bread, Luis and Lucia lived their lives appreciating every little joy, never forgetting the golden lesson Clara had taught them.