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The Enchanted Violin

Liam had always loved music, but he had never played an instrument himself. One day, while wandering through an antique shop, he noticed a beautiful violin on display. It had intricate carvings on its wooden body, and its strings looked untouched.

"That violin has a story," the shop owner said with a mysterious smile. "They say it once belonged to a famous musician who vanished without a trace."

Intrigued, Liam decided to buy it. That evening, he carefully placed the violin on his desk and ran his fingers over the polished wood. Suddenly, a soft tune filled the air. His heart pounded—he hadn’t even touched the strings!

The music was enchanting, unlike anything he had ever heard. It felt as if the violin was playing itself.

Determined to understand its secret, Liam began researching. He discovered that the violin had once belonged to a composer named Elias Moreau, who had disappeared a century ago. Some believed his soul was trapped inside the instrument.

One night, Liam decided to test the theory. He held the violin and whispered, "Elias Moreau, are you there?"

The strings vibrated gently.

A shiver ran down Liam’s spine, but he wasn’t afraid. Instead, he felt honored. "If you're listening, let’s finish your last composition," he said.

For weeks, Liam played the violin, allowing the mysterious force within it to guide him. The melodies were unlike anything written before. The music seemed to tell a story of longing, passion, and a life left incomplete.

Then, one evening, as Liam played the final note of the composition, the violin let out a soft sigh—and fell silent. He picked it up again, but it was just an ordinary violin now.

Elias Moreau’s unfinished work had finally been completed.

Liam smiled. Some mysteries weren’t meant to be solved, only experienced.

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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Emma find the mysterious box?




2. Who originally owned the box?




3. How does Emma open the box?




4. What does the box contain?




5. What is written on the top page inside the box?




6. What does Emma decide to do at the end?




7. What does Emma realize about stories?




Synonyms and Antonyms Table

Word Synonym Antonym
Enchanted Magical, Mystical Ordinary, Realistic
Love Adore, Cherish Hate, Dislike
Beautiful Gorgeous, Lovely Ugly, Unattractive
Intricate Complex, Detailed Simple, Plain
Mysterious Enigmatic, Secretive Clear, Obvious
Intrigued Fascinated, Curious Uninterested, Indifferent
Soft Gentle, Quiet Loud, Harsh
Enchanted Magical, Bewitched Normal, Mundane
Secret Hidden, Confidential Public, Open
Disappear Vanish, Fade Appear, Emerge
Shiver Tremble, Quiver Still, Steady
Honor Respect, Esteem Dishonor, Disgrace
Guide Lead, Direct Mislead, Confuse
Passion Emotion, Intensity Apathy, Indifference
Incomplete Unfinished, Partial Complete, Whole
Final Last, Ultimate First, Initial
Silent Quiet, Mute Loud, Noisy
Mystery Puzzle, Enigma Clarity, Solution
Experience Encounter, Event Ignorance, Inexperience