The Magic Smile

    By thefishercat3

    The Magic Smile cover image

    22 Feb, 2024

    a woman in a kitchen cutting up a sandwich on a plate with a knife and oranges on the counter, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Bob Byerley, highly detailed digital painting

    Once upon a time, in a small cozy house on Maple Street, Mom was bustling about in the kitchen, preparing breakfast and packing lunches. While she was busily slicing bread and spreading jam, her daughter Jazzy skipped into the room, her eyes wide with excitement.

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    "Mom, does this outfit look okay?" Jazzy twirled around, her colorful dress fluttering like a butterfly. Mom paused, taking in Jazzy's vibrant ensemble. "Well, yes, dear," she replied with a warm smile, "but it's missing one thing."

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    Jazzy tilted her head curiously. "What's that, Mom?" With a mischievous twinkle in her eye, Mom said, "If you put on a big, beautiful smile, it would complete your outfit!" Jazzy burst into giggles. "Seriously, Mom?" They both shared a laugh, the sound echoing through the kitchen like music.

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    At school, Mrs. Peterson, Jazzy's teacher, greeted her with a bright smile. "I love your outfit, Jazzy!" "Thank you," Jazzy replied, beaming, "my mom says it goes well with my smile."

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    Throughout the day, Jazzy noticed something magical happening. Whenever she smiled, it seemed like the whole world smiled back at her. Her classmates, her teachers, even the lunch lady—all of them lit up with joy at the sight of her radiant grin.

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    After school, as Jazzy dashed across the soccer field, her coach called out to her. "Great game today, Jazzy! And I must say, your outfit is fantastic!" Jazzy grinned from ear to ear. "Thanks, Coach! My mom says it goes well with my smile."

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    That evening, the family gathered at Grandpa's house to celebrate his birthday. Around the table, laughter filled the air as they shared stories and jokes. Jazzy looked around at her family, their faces illuminated by smiles of love and happiness.

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    As Grandpa blew out the candles on his cake, he caught Jazzy's eye and winked. "You know, Jazzy," he said with a smile, "your mom is onto something. Your smile really does go with everything."

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    And as Jazzy grinned back at him, she knew deep in her heart that he was absolutely right. After all, in a world where smiles were the most precious accessory of all, she was the happiest girl in the world.

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    From that day forward, Jazzy wore her smile with pride, knowing that it was her most precious accessory. And in the end, she learned that the magic of a smile is not just in the joy it brings to the wearer, but also in the happiness it spreads to those around.