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In a distant kingdom where people used not gold coins but magic cards with numbers, there lived a young man named Carder. He was unusual: instead of working or doing a craft like everyone else, he dreamed of unraveling the secret of the magic cards and becoming rich without working.
Carder often heard stories about how some townspeople lost their cards and then found them empty - as if someone had sucked all the magic out of them. These stories made him think: "What if I could find a way to use this magic for myself?"
“I know why you are here,” the old man said, looking at Carder with a piercing gaze. “You want to learn how to control the magic of the cards.”
Carder nodded, and the old man continued:
“But know this: those who use this magic incorrectly risk losing not only their freedom, but also their soul. If you agree, I will teach you everything I know.”
Carder, full of ambition, agreed. The old man led him to his cave, where strange devices stood: skimmers, shimmers, and other tools that could intercept the magic of cards. The Master of Shadows explained how they worked and taught Carder how to “borrow” the magic of other people’s cards.
With these cards, he began to buy expensive things: gold jewelry, luxurious clothes, and even magic books. The townspeople were surprised at how the young man got such wealth, but no one guessed that he was using someone else's magic.
Carder woke up in a cold sweat. He realized that his actions had consequences, but it was too late. The Royal Guard began an investigation after numerous complaints from citizens. They found traces of skimmers on ATMs and began to search for the perpetrator.
“I warned you,” said the Master of Shadows. “Card magic is not just a tool. It is connected with people’s trust. If you break that trust, you ruin not only other people’s lives, but your own as well.”
Carder fell to his knees.
“What should I do? I don’t want to go to jail!”
The Master of Shadows sighed.
“There is only one way out. Return the stolen magic. Only then can you atone for your guilt.”
The guards were surprised by his honesty. The king, having learned about this, decided not to execute Carder, but to send him into exile. Now he had to help people protect their cards from swindlers by teaching them security rules.
He lived happily ever after, helping others avoid the mistakes he once made.
Moral of the story:
Using someone else's magic (or data) may bring temporary benefits, but it always has long-term consequences. It's better to work honestly and help others protect what's dear to them.
If you want to hear another story, ask!
Carder often heard stories about how some townspeople lost their cards and then found them empty - as if someone had sucked all the magic out of them. These stories made him think: "What if I could find a way to use this magic for myself?"
Chapter 1. Meeting the Shadow Master
One day, Carder wandered into a dark forest on the outskirts of the kingdom, where no one had ever gone. It was said that those who knew the secrets of the magic cards lived there. Deep in the forest, he met a mysterious old man in a black cloak. His name was the Master of Shadows.“I know why you are here,” the old man said, looking at Carder with a piercing gaze. “You want to learn how to control the magic of the cards.”
Carder nodded, and the old man continued:
“But know this: those who use this magic incorrectly risk losing not only their freedom, but also their soul. If you agree, I will teach you everything I know.”
Carder, full of ambition, agreed. The old man led him to his cave, where strange devices stood: skimmers, shimmers, and other tools that could intercept the magic of cards. The Master of Shadows explained how they worked and taught Carder how to “borrow” the magic of other people’s cards.
Chapter 2. First steps in the world of shadows
Having gained knowledge, Carder returned to the city. He started small: he found an abandoned ATM and installed a device on it, which the Shadow Master called a "skimmer". The device intercepted data from cards passing by. After a few days, Carder collected enough information to create several counterfeit cards.With these cards, he began to buy expensive things: gold jewelry, luxurious clothes, and even magic books. The townspeople were surprised at how the young man got such wealth, but no one guessed that he was using someone else's magic.
Chapter 3. Dangerous Game
However, the more Carder used other people's magic, the more he noticed that his life was changing. His friends began to avoid him, sensing that something was wrong. And one night, he had a nightmare: all the owners of the cards he used came to him and demanded that he return the stolen magic. Their faces were pale, and their eyes were burning with anger.Carder woke up in a cold sweat. He realized that his actions had consequences, but it was too late. The Royal Guard began an investigation after numerous complaints from citizens. They found traces of skimmers on ATMs and began to search for the perpetrator.
Chapter 4. The Last Test
To save himself, Carder decided to seek help from the Master of Shadows. When he arrived in the forest, the old man was already waiting for him.“I warned you,” said the Master of Shadows. “Card magic is not just a tool. It is connected with people’s trust. If you break that trust, you ruin not only other people’s lives, but your own as well.”
Carder fell to his knees.
“What should I do? I don’t want to go to jail!”
The Master of Shadows sighed.
“There is only one way out. Return the stolen magic. Only then can you atone for your guilt.”
Chapter 5. Redemption
Carder returned to the city and began to return everything he had bought with the stolen money. He sold the gold, returned the jewelry, and even gave away his last savings. Then he came to the royal guard and confessed everything.The guards were surprised by his honesty. The king, having learned about this, decided not to execute Carder, but to send him into exile. Now he had to help people protect their cards from swindlers by teaching them security rules.
Epilogue
From then on, Carder became known as the "Card Keeper." He traveled the kingdom, educating people about the importance of protecting their data and the dangers of playing with magic that doesn't belong to you. The townspeople began to take better care of their cards, and Carder, though he lost all his wealth, gained peace and respect.He lived happily ever after, helping others avoid the mistakes he once made.
Moral of the story:
Using someone else's magic (or data) may bring temporary benefits, but it always has long-term consequences. It's better to work honestly and help others protect what's dear to them.
If you want to hear another story, ask!
