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In a small village in rural Indonesia, there lived a young man named Kusuma. Kusuma was a diligent and passionate young farmer. One day, while cleaning his family's old barn, he found an old tube hidden behind a pile of straw. The canister looked worn but felt heavy when lifted.
With curiosity, Kusuma cleaned the canister and found that it contained several old coins and paper money that had considerable value. Kusuma was shocked and confused, not knowing where the canister came from or who it belonged to.
Kusuma decided to share the money with people in his village who were in need. He opened a small roadside stall in the hope of helping more people. Every day, villagers gathered at Kusuma's stall, not only to buy necessities, but also to share stories, laughter, and tears.
The money from the jar helped repair roads in the village, build wells to alleviate drought, and provide opportunities for village children to attend school. Kusuma became someone who was respected and loved by all the villagers.
However, not everyone saw Kusuma's good deeds with the same eyes. A wealthy businessman from the city named Ongko was disturbed by the changes in the village. He wants to buy land in the village for his project, but the presence of Kusuma and the tube is an obstacle for him.
Ongko tries to influence the villagers to remove Kusuma from the village by spreading slander and creating conflict. However, Kusuma's kindness and integrity and the villagers' togetherness created a strong bond between them.
One night, a fire broke out in one of the villagers' houses. Everyone worked together to put out the fire and save valuables. Ongko, who had been on the outskirts, saw their togetherness and was moved.
The next day, Ongko came to Kusuma's shop with firefighting equipment and donations to repair the burned house. He apologized for his wrong attitude and expressed his good intentions to help the village.
With the cooperation and help of Ongko, Kusuma, and all the villagers, they managed to make the village more advanced and prosperous. The magic tube, although only an inanimate object, has become a source of inspiration for them to share, help each other, and strengthen the bonds of togetherness in their daily lives in the village.
In the end, Kusuma decided to make the tube a symbol of solidarity and kindness in their village, hoping that its value would not only lie in money but also in the care and togetherness that continued to be maintained in their hearts.
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Short Story[Warning English is not my first language] This is a collection of flash fiction stories that "The Weekend Write In" organizes for each week. This story tells about daily life in an Indonesian country. First Chapter: Friday, 20 October 2023. Last Ch...
