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Virtues, Sins and Us: Short Stories
Virtues, Sins and Us: Short Stories
Virtues, Sins and Us: Short Stories
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Virtues, Sins and Us: Short Stories

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This book contains short stories that are based on real life experiences in day to day activities. How habits and qualities of individuals have impact on their character and personality. There is always scope of improving and rectify ones shortcomings if it is understood through real examples. These stories are interesting and meaningful reading that explains in easy way about various subjects useful to everyone especially for children.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherAuthorHouse
Release dateApr 8, 2013
ISBN9781477262085
Virtues, Sins and Us: Short Stories
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V. Dave

After doing Master of Science, author joined navy and worked there as commissioned officer. He also worked police and customs services and commanded Coast Guard ships. He is a social person by nature and is always keen to interact with people from all walks of life. He also likes to visit different places of historical importance. His travelling interest and good observations helped him in finding various subjects of interest in our present society and put it down in the form of short stories. Presently he is living in the state of Virginia U.S.A.

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    Virtues, Sins and Us - V. Dave

    Virtues, Sins and Us

    Short Stories

    By V. Dave

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    AuthorHouse™ LLC

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    © 2013, 2014 by V. Dave. All rights reserved.

    No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

    Published by AuthorHouse 07/15/2014

    ISBN: 978-1-4772-6209-2 (sc)

    ISBN: 978-1-4817-3433-2 (hc)

    ISBN: 978-1-4772-6208-5 (e)

    Library of Congress Control Number: 2012915084

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    Contents

    Discipline Of The Teacher

    Positive Approach

    Thoughtful Guidance

    Kings Motivation

    Eyes Deception

    Different Passion

    Unseen Reality

    Ignorant Father

    Worthy Successors

    Destiny’s Evolution

    Intentional Destruction

    Revenge Of Time

    The Chosen One

    Lost Opportunity

    Different Exposure

    A Note from the Author

    A child’s learning first starts at home. Children learn from parents, relatives and if blessed from their grandparents. There after they learn in the company of their friends and in school. These learning’s are good or bad that depends on the types of people they are surrounded with and the type of school they attend.

    There is one consistent way that teaches only good things and that is Learning by reading. Reading anything with interest makes a deep impact and ever lasting impression on everyone’s mind that helps them in analyzing the situations or problems in a better way when it comes to solving.

    Keeping in mind the problems generally faced by people in their life while growing up, this book illustrates the scenarios and its effects on individuals. By reading situations in the form of stories in early stages, they get prepared to protect their interest and understand the outcome of any act that may lead them on the wrong path.

    I encourage everyone to read this book and discuss about their analysis of the subject and impression they derived from it.

    Life is short but learning never ends. Go For Reading And Learning.

    Love You All.

    Debut author Dave presents his collection of short stories as a workbook of fables and encourages readers of all ages to discuss them.

    - Kirkus Reviews

    In these short stories, the characters learn lessons about living a virtuous life. Each story is followed by an explanation of the morale [sic] of the story and discussion prompts.

    - BlueInk Review

    V. Dave’s debut collection of short stories, Virtues, Sins and Us, uses brief allegorical tales to champion virtues, such as hard work and honor, with the hope of influencing young minds via compelling fiction.

    Clarion Review

    Discipline Of The Teacher

    On a beautiful Sunday morning somewhere in a small town of Europe, retired General Diga was checking arrangements of the function for the school children… For the sixth anniversary of the school founded by the General.

    Rides and games were arranged for children and parents. Food and drinks were free for everyone. This was the day for which everybody waited for a year.

    People from the neighboring towns were also expected to attend the function.

    Children and parents started coming on schedule; they were excited and energized for the day.

    All day function went on very well…. prizes were given to the winners. Children of the school were awarded for their performance during that year.

    When guests were leaving in the evening, a couple came to General and asked for his favor.

    General asked, What can I do for you?

    Lady said sir, my two sons are attending your school and I think they will listen to you, because they admire you as their idol.

    General exclaimed! .… What you want me to tell them?

    Husband said, sir, our sons love to eat junk food and drink sodas; we tried our best for them to eat healthy food like fruits, vegetables, and drink water. But their habits did not change….our efforts have failed in convincing them so far.

    Lady said sir, we shall be grateful if you can help us in changing their food habits; I am sure, they will follow your advice as they have great respect for you.

    General thought for some time…. Your concern is genuine; I will try to do my best but not before six weeks.

    Couple did not like General’s intention. They were thinking…. Why he wants six weeks for doing such a small thing.

    Though they were unhappy with General’s attitude, but had no option, except thinking that general was trying to find some excuse.

    Husband said, sir I do not understand, that a military man like you wants to wait for six weeks for a thing one can do even today; anyway it is up to you the way you want to do.

    They thanked him and left.

    After six weeks on a Sunday morning General went to their house; younger son opened the door….he was shocked to see General standing there with a bag in his hand. He did not know what to do and shouted nervously for his brother…. Look who is here?

    Brother and parents came to the door surprised.

    Parents wished the General and asked their sons, to invite him in.

    Older son who was in shock too wished him and invited him in. He said.… Sir our house is small and not good, you could have called us there to talk.

    I wanted to enjoy morning with you in your house…. Aren’t you happy with it asked General?

    No sir, in fact it is our pleasure; you are most welcome said the older son.

    While entering the house General started talking to the boys.

    He said, son, I do not agree with you that your house is small.

    He asked…. Who says your house is small?

    The size of the house big or small depends on your requirements. I think your house is much bigger than what you need for your size of family. You should not feel bad about it.

    He further said, you must remember that a house is made good or bad by the people who live in it. If you are good human being, conduct well with everyone around you then your house is considered good.

    Don’t you think so? In fact, I am delighted to be here General said.

    Boys were relieved by General’s comments and said yes sir now we understand it.

    General lifted the bag high and said, look I have brought something for all of us to eat. Today we will have brunch together. I liked to eat this type of food when I was of your age; that made me strong and tough.

    Don’t you want to be healthy and strong? He asked.

    Boys were excited and nodded, yes sir.

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