28th Oct 2024
Once there was a little girl named Matilda. She was very small and very cold. Matilda walked through the snowy streets. She held a box of matches, hoping to sell them. But no one wanted to buy them. She felt sad and alone in the winter night.
As Matilda walked, she decided to light one little match. It flickered to life, casting a warm glow. In its light, Matilda imagined herself sitting by a cozy fireplace with a soft blanket around her. She could almost feel the warmth, and it made her smile.
But soon, the match went out, and the cold crept back in. Matilda sighed, but she was brave. She lit another match, and this time she saw a table full of delicious food. Her tummy rumbled as she imagined tasting the sweet treats.
The match burned out, but Matilda's heart felt a little less heavy. She thought about all the nice things she had imagined. Then, a kind lady saw her on the street and stopped to talk. She had a warm voice and a gentle smile.
The lady invited Matilda to her house, where it was warm and bright. Matilda felt so happy and safe. She knew she had found a friend who cared. And in her heart, Matilda knew that winter nights could feel warm and full of kindness after all.
