Jealousy's own hand

Title: “Jealousy’s Own Hand” Once upon a time, in a quiet village, there lived a man named mazi nduka with two wives. The first wife ugomma bore him a son, David, and the second wife oluchi bore another son, Michael. Life was calm until tragedy struck—the first wife died, leaving David under the care of his father and his stepmother. As David grew, he showed remarkable intelligence and determination. He apprenticed under a master craftsman, learning every skill with patience and diligence. His goal was clear: he wanted to build a magnificent mansion, a home that would stand as a symbol of his hard work. Over the years, David became rich and respected, admired by all in the village. But his stepmother could not bear to see him prosper. Her jealousy grew each day, twisting her heart. She began plotting in secret, determined to stop David from building his mansion. One evening, she poisoned a meal meant for David, believing it would end his life. Fate, however, had a cruel sense of irony. Young Michael, her own son, unaware of the poison, ate the food instead. Within hours, he fell gravely ill and died. The village was horrified, and the truth soon came out: it was the stepmother’s jealousy that had caused Michael’s death. The villagers were enraged. They banished her from the village, labeling her a witch, and warned her that envy and malice would never find her peace. Alone and filled with regret, she wandered far from the village, haunted by the life she had destroyed. David mourned the loss of his stepbrother but continued on his path. He built his mansion, a testament to perseverance, hard work, and the lesson that envy can destroy even those closest to us. From that day forward, he lived a life of respect and success, a living reminder of the consequences of jealousy. The End.