The Greedy Merchant

"The Greedy Merchant" is a story about Alden, a merchant whose insatiable greed leads to his downfall. When a mysterious traveler offers him a golden coin that grants endless wealth, Alden eagerly accepts, ignoring the warning to never ask for more. As his riches grow, his desire for more intensifies, and he eventually wishes for even greater power. However, his greed causes him to lose everything—his wealth, his business, and the golden coin. In the end, Alden learns that true wealth lies not in material possessions, but in the simple, meaningful aspects of life.