In a quiet little town…
In a quiet little town hidden between green hills, there stood an old wooden shop called “Hassan’s Clock House.” Its windows were dusty, its signboard was faded, and its door made a creaking sound whenever someone pushed it open. Most people ignored the shop, thinking it was just an ordinary place.
But the truth was far from ordinary. Inside, hundreds of clocks filled the walls big clocks, tiny clocks, glowing clocks, humming clocks, and even clocks that didn’t seem to run on batteries at all.
The townspeople whispered a strange rumor:
“Hassan’s clocks don’t just tell time… they can change it.”
Aimen’s Wish,
A 12-year-old girl named Aimen lived in the same town. She was bright, caring, and always busy. She helped her mother every morning, attended school, worked hard on homework, played with her younger brother, and tried to complete her daily tasks… yet she always felt rushed.
One day, while dragging her tired feet home, she stopped in front of the clock shop.
Aimen sighed softly and said,
“I wish I had a little more time.”
Suddenly a gentle voice answered from inside the shop:
“Maybe… you do.”
Startled, Aimen peeked inside and found Hassan, the old clockmaker, smiling kindly at her. His silver hair glowed under the hanging lights, and his eyes looked full of secrets.
“Come in,” he said warmly.
The Timekeeper Clock,
Hassan led Aimen to a small table covered with velvet cloth. On it rested a beautiful golden clock with glowing blue light at its center.
“This is the Timekeeper Clock,” he explained.
“It gives its owner one extra hour every day.”
Aimen gasped.
“One extra hour? Really?”
Hassan nodded but added,
“It comes with a price.”
“What kind of price?” Aimen asked.
“More time brings more responsibility. If you misuse it… time will take something back.”
Aimen didn’t fully understand, but she desperately needed more time.
“I’ll use it wisely,” she promised.
Hassan handed her the glowing clock.
“Use this gift with care.”
A New Day with Extra Time,
The next morning, Aimen woke up feeling fresh. When she looked at the time, she realized she had gained a full extra hour before everyone else woke up.
An entire hour… just for her.
She used that magical hour to:
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Finish her school homework
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Organize her books
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Help her little brother
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Prepare calmly for school
For the first time ever, she didn’t feel rushed.
Each day became easier. She read storybooks, played outside, and even picked up drawing—something she hadn’t done in years. Life was perfect.
But perfection rarely lasts.
Time Starts Misbehaving,
A few weeks later, strange things began happening around Aimen.
One evening she noticed:
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Her shadow moved a little slower than she did.
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A clock in her kitchen was ticking backward.
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Sometimes she heard a whisper saying, “Time must stay in balance…”
At first she ignored the signs.
But one night, while studying for her exam, the Timekeeper Clock glowed sharply. The blue light burst out like a wave and pulled her forward.
In a blink, she found herself standing inside Hassan’s Clock House again.
The Clockmaker’s Warning,
Hassan stood in front of her with sadness in his eyes.
“Aimen,” he said quietly,
“You have taken too much time.”
Aimen felt her throat tighten.
“I… I just wanted to finish everything. I wanted to feel normal.”
Hassan touched the Timekeeper Clock gently.
“Every hour you gained… someone else lost.”
Aimen froze.
“What? Someone else lost time because of me?”
“Yes,” Hassan replied.
“Time in this world is balanced. When one person takes more, another must give it up.”
Aimen felt tears forming. She never meant to harm anyone. She thought it was just a harmless gift.
“I didn’t know,” she whispered.
“I’m so sorry.”
The Right Choice,
Now she had to make a choice.
She looked at the glowing clock the object that had made her life easy and peaceful. It had helped her rest, study, and enjoy life again.
But if it hurt others… she couldn’t keep it.
With trembling hands, Aimen returned the clock to Hassan.
“I don’t want extra time anymore,” she said bravely.
“I want to use the time I already have.”
Hassan smiled proudly.
“That is the true secret of life. Not more time… but meaningful choices.”
The shop faded like mist, and suddenly she was back in her room.
The magical clock was gone. The extra hour was gone. But Aimen felt lighter, not weaker.
This was her second chance.
A Better Way to Live,
The next morning, Aimen created her own simple time plan:
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Wake up 20 minutes earlier
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Finish homework before play
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Reduce mobile and screen time
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Help her little brother with love
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Keep her school bag organized
Slowly, she realized something beautiful:
She didn’t need magic to manage her day. She just needed good habits.
but because we have just enough.
Use it wisely.
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FAQs
1. What is the main theme of this story?
The story teaches children the importance of time management and understanding that more time isn’t always the solution better choices are.
2. Is this story suitable for children?
Yes! It is written for kids aged 7–14 and contains a positive message about responsibility and balance.
3. Can this story be used for bedtime reading?
