There once was a ghost who could become anything.
A doorknob, a teacup, a blanket—
Sometimes even a child's stuffed animal, just to make someone smile.
One day, the ghost saw a violinist sitting on a bench, crying.
“I left my violin on the train... and my concert is about to begin…”
The ghost thought for a moment, then floated forward and said:
“I can become your violin.”
The violinist was stunned, but time was running out.
The ghost gently stretched into the shape of a violin—warm brown wood, curved edges, polished finish—everything just right.
The concert began.
Spotlights lit up the stage. The audience fell silent.
The bow drew across the strings.
Screeeee—
A bolt of pain shot through the ghost’s body.
Every time the strings were played, it hurt terribly.
But the ghost stayed silent.