The Bell Ringer in Our Village

The Bell Ringer in Our Village

Fairy Tale | B1 (Intermediate) | 3,130 words
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This story is a mix of humorous and tragic events that take place in a small village. The main character is a man who is married to a rich and beautiful woman. He believes that he has made a good decision by marrying her, but he soon finds out that she is having an affair with the local bell-ringer. The man is upset but doesn't know what to do. His son tells him about the affair, and they decide to confront the bell-ringer. They invite him to a feast, but he eats too much and falls asleep. The man and his son tie him up and take him away. Unfortunately, the bell-ringer dies, and they bury him in a field. The story continues with various comical events, such as the man buying a pig and the birth of his daughter. However, the story ends tragically when the man's daughter dies, and he discovers that the man sitting on his stairs is actually the ghost of the bell-ringer seeking revenge.

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