The magic pebble is a children's book written by William Steig. Published in 1969, it tells the story of a young donkey named Sylvester Duncan who discovers a magic pebble that grants wishes. Sylvester accidentally wishes himself into a rock when he is scared by a lion, and is unable to wish himself back to normal. This creates a difficult situation for Sylvester and his worried family. As time goes on, Sylvester's family starts to lose hope of ever finding him. However, as luck would have it, Sylvester's parents stumble across the magic pebble while out walking one day.
But as the days went by, Emily began to notice strange things happening around the house. Objects would move without explanation, and she would hear whispers and giggles coming from the doll's room. She began to feel uneasy around the doll, as if it was watching her every move.
But as he reached the climax of the exorcism, the doll s eyes began to glow brighter, and a beam of light shot out from its eyes, striking the priest and throwing him across the room. On occasion the concerned mother would burst in upon her child and, oddly and unexpectedly, find her son cowering in a corner of the room, and the doll perched in a chair or on the bed, seemingly glaring down at the boy.
However, as luck would have it, Sylvester's parents stumble across the magic pebble while out walking one day. Realizing its powers, they wish for Sylvester to return to them, and their wish is granted. The magic pebble is ultimately thrown into the ocean to prevent any more accidental wishes.
The Cursed Doll
It was a beautiful autumn day when Emily received the gift that would change her life forever. It was a doll, handmade and exquisitely crafted, with porcelain skin and jet-black hair. Emily was enchanted by the doll's beauty and spent hours playing with it, imagining all sorts of adventures and stories.
But as the days went by, Emily began to notice strange things happening around the house. Objects would move without explanation, and she would hear whispers and giggles coming from the doll's room. She began to feel uneasy around the doll, as if it was watching her every move.
Chapter 2: The Curse
One night, Emily woke up to find the doll sitting at the foot of her bed, its eyes glowing with an otherworldly light. She felt a cold breeze sweep through the room, and she knew that something was terribly wrong.
The next day, strange things began to happen to Emily. She would wake up with unexplained bruises and scratches on her skin, and she would hear whispers in her ear that she couldn't quite understand.
Emily's parents tried to reassure her, telling her that it was just her imagination and that there was nothing to be afraid of. But Emily knew that there was something evil lurking in the house, something that was determined to destroy her.
Chapter 3: The Exorcism
Emily's parents decided to call in a priest to perform an exorcism on the house. They hoped that it would drive out the evil presence that had taken hold of their daughter.
The priest arrived at the house, carrying a cross and a Bible. He began to chant, and Emily watched in horror as the doll began to move on its own. It floated through the air, its eyes fixed on the priest, and it began to speak in a voice that was not its own.
"You cannot banish me, priest. I am the curse that has been unleashed upon this house, and I will not rest until I have consumed your soul."
The priest continued to chant, undaunted by the doll's threats. But as he reached the climax of the exorcism, the doll's eyes began to glow brighter, and a beam of light shot out from its eyes, striking the priest and throwing him across the room.
Chapter 4: The Final Confrontation
Emily knew that she was running out of time. She could feel the curse tightening its grip on her, and she knew that she had to confront the evil presence head-on.
She went to the doll's room, determined to put an end to the curse once and for all. As she approached the doll, it began to move on its own, its eyes fixed on her.
"You cannot defeat me, Emily. I am the curse that has been unleashed upon this house, and I will not rest until I have consumed your soul."
Emily stood her ground, her eyes fixed on the doll. She reached out and grabbed it by the arms, feeling a surge of power coursing through her body. She knew that she had to destroy the doll if she wanted to break the curse.
With a sense of determination, Emily threw the doll to the ground and smashed it into pieces. As the porcelain shattered, she felt a sense of relief wash over her, as if a great weight had been lifted from her shoulders.
Chapter 5: The Aftermath
The curse had been broken, and Emily was free from its grip. She left the house, feeling a sense of relief that she had survived her encounter with the supernatural.
As she drove away, Emily couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness for the doll. It had been cursed by an evil presence, and its legacy had been one of terror and destruction. But Emily knew that she had done what she had to do to break the curse, and she hoped that the doll's spirit had finally found peace.
Years passed, and Emily moved on with her life. She tried to forget about the curse and the doll, but the memories lingered, haunting her dreams and reminding her of the terror that she had experienced.
One day, she received a letter in the mail. It was from the family that had owned the house after her, and they had a strange request.
They had found a doll buried in the backyard, and they believed that it was the same one that had caused the curse all those years ago. They wanted Emily to come and see it, to confirm whether or not it was the cursed doll.
Emily was hesitant at first, but she knew that she couldn't ignore the request. She traveled back to the house, feeling a sense of dread as she approached the backyard.
As she dug up the doll, she felt a sense of unease wash over her. It was the same doll that had been given to her all those years ago, and she could feel the curse lingering around it.
But something was different this time. The doll was not possessed by an evil spirit, but instead by the spirit of a young girl who had been wronged and cursed by an ancient curse.
Emily listened as the girl's spirit told her story, of how she had been betrayed by those she loved and cursed by a vengeful spirit. Emily felt a sense of empathy for the girl and knew that she had to do something to help her.
She performed a ritual to break the curse, freeing the girl's spirit and allowing her to move on to the afterlife. As she left the house, Emily felt a sense of closure, knowing that she had finally put the curse to rest.
But as she drove away, she couldn't help but wonder if the doll had truly been destroyed all those years ago, or if it had somehow returned to haunt her once again. The thought sent shivers down her spine, and she knew that she would never truly be free from the curse of the doll.
The End.
The real life Chucky (whose real name is Robert). Image: A&E.
The story ends on a positive note, with Sylvester and his family learning the importance of appreciating their time together and the value of family bonds. The main idea of this book is the power of family and the importance of being grateful for what we have..
Reviews for "The Power of Belief: How the Magic Pebble Can Make Dreams Come True"
- John - 2 stars - I did not enjoy "The Magic Pebble" at all. I found the story to be very slow-paced and the characters were not engaging. The plot lacked excitement and the ending was not satisfying. Overall, I felt like I wasted my time reading this book.
- Sarah - 1 star - I was extremely disappointed with "The Magic Pebble". The writing style was not appealing, and the illustrations were mediocre at best. The story itself was uninteresting and predictable. I found it difficult to connect with the characters and couldn't become invested in their journey. I would not recommend this book to anyone.
- Mark - 2.5 stars - "The Magic Pebble" was just okay for me. The concept was interesting, but the execution fell flat. The pacing was off, making it hard for me to stay engaged. Additionally, the characters felt one-dimensional and lacked depth. While the book had potential, it ultimately failed to capture my attention or spark my imagination.
- Laura - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "The Magic Pebble", but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The story was predictable, and I could see the twists coming from a mile away. The writing style was also underwhelming and lacked creativity. I was left feeling unimpressed and unsatisfied with the overall reading experience.