Every story starts with a moment a thought, a dream, or a decision. For Ram, it began with a cold, icy grip in the middle of the night. What happened next taught him the value of truth and courage. This story is perfect for school storytelling competitions and moral education.
Story in English with Moral
Ram’s Strange Awakening: A Whisper in the Night
At first, Ram couldn’t understand why he had woken up – then he felt the icy fingers close around his wrist.
He shot up in bed, heart pounding, eyes scanning the dark room. Moonlight streamed in through the thin curtains, casting shadows on the floor. The room was empty. Ram looked at his wrist. Nothing. No hand. No mark. But the cold feeling remained.
“Just a dream”, he whispered, trying to calm himself. He lay back down, pulling the blanket tighter. But as soon as his eyes fluttered shut, a whisper filled the room.
“Remember, Ram… truth matters.”
He jumped out of bed, turned on the light, and searched every corner of his room. Nothing. No one.
The next morning, Ram walked to school, still shaken. He wasn’t one to believe in ghosts or spirits, but that voice had felt real, too real.
Ram was still thinking about the strange night. He had cheated in the science exam two days ago. He didn’t copy everything but just one answer from the student next to him. No one had noticed, but he had been feeling guilty ever since.
Now, after that strange dream, he couldn’t stay quiet.
During the break, Ram went up to his teacher and quietly confessed. Her eyes widened, but then softened. “Thank you for being honest, Ram. That takes courage. We will handle this fairly”.
Later that night, Ram waited for the icy fingers to return. But they didn’t.
Instead, he felt warm and peaceful inside. He had done the right thing. For the first time in days, he slept peacefully.
Moral of the Story:
Honesty is powerful, even when no one is watching, doing the right thing brings peace.
Characters from the Story
- Ram – A curious, intelligent student who learns the value of honesty.
- Ram’s Teacher – A fair and kind teacher who appreciates truth and courage.
- Unknown Whisperer – A mysterious presence symbolizing Ram’s conscience.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Icy | Extremely cold (used metaphorically to create suspense) |
| Whisper | A soft or low voice |
| Conscience | An inner sense of right and wrong |
| Courage | The ability to do something brave or difficult |
| Guilt | A feeling of responsibility for doing something wrong |
| Confess | To admit something, especially a wrongdoing |
FAQs
Q1. Why did Ram feel icy fingers in the story?
Ans. The icy fingers symbolized his guilt and inner conscience warning him about his mistake.
Q2. How did Ram correct his mistake?
Ans. He confessed to his teacher and accepted responsibility for his actions.
Q3. What is the main message of the story?
Ans. The story teaches that being honest, even when no one is watching, leads to peace of mind.