Once upon a time, in a magical land, there lived a brave and curious young boy named Vikram. One day, while exploring the deep forest, he stumbled upon an ancient tree with a golden crown. Suddenly, the tree spoke, 'Hello Vikram, I am Betal, the wise ghost. If you can answer my riddles, I will tell you fascinating stories.'
Excited by the offer, Vikram eagerly accepts the challenge. Betal poses the first riddle, 'I fly without wings, I cry without eyes, wherever I go, darkness follows me. What am I?' Vikram ponders for a moment and replies, 'You are the wind!' Betal chuckles and rewards Vikram with an enchanting story of a mischievous fairy who loved to play pranks.
Encouraged by his success, Vikram eagerly awaits the next riddle. Betal grins and asks, 'What has keys but can't open locks, space but no room, and allows you to travel without moving?' Vikram's eyes light up as he answers, 'A map!' Betal nods approvingly and shares a captivating tale of a brave sailor who discovered hidden treasure on a remote island.
With two stories already enjoyed, Vikram cannot contain his excitement for the final riddle. Betal challenges him, 'I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?' Determined and quick-witted, Vikram triumphantly exclaims, 'An echo!' Betal claps his hands and unveils a tale of a magical unicorn who brought happiness wherever it went.
Having completed all the riddles, Vikram thanks Betal for his wonderful stories. Betal smiles and imparts a valuable lesson, 'Dear Vikram, your ability to listen and use your clever mind made our time together magical. Remember, listening carefully can lead to great adventures!' Vikram nods, bids farewell to the talking tree, and carries the stories and lessons in his heart forever.
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