The Misfortunes of Three Wishes
Story Summary : In this story, Ethan, a collector, discovers an ancient genie lamp in a London antique shop. He is granted three wishes: immense wealth, passionate love, and ultimate wisdom. Each wish, however, brings unforeseen misery. Wealth leads to isolation and betrayal, love turns to deceit, and wisdom brings painful self-awareness. Realizing his errors, Ethan returns the lamp, now understanding that true happiness is not found in wishes but in appreciating what one already possesses. This tale intertwines greed, desire, and the ironic twists of fate, culminating in a haunting lesson about the perils of unchecked wishes.