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The Empty Chair – A Story of Kindness and Loneliness | English Moral Story for Beginners
πŸ“– In this heart-touching English story, a teenage girl meets a lonely old man at the libraryβ€”always sitting next to an empty chair. What follows is a beautiful story of connection, kindness, and the importance of being present.

This easy English story is perfect for English learners and ESL students who want to improve their listening, vocabulary, and comprehension skills through real-life storytelling.

🎧 Story level: Beginner to Intermediate
πŸ•’ Duration: 10–15 minutes
🎯 Best for: ESL practice, English learners, students, storytelling fans

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Transcript
00:00Sometimes the smallest act of kindness can make the biggest difference.
00:07Today's story is about a teenage girl named Sarah, an elderly man named Mr. Thomas, and an empty chair.
00:18Let's begin.
00:20Sarah was a bright and curious 16-year-old girl.
00:24She loved reading, but she didn't have many friends.
00:30One summer afternoon, she decided to visit the local library.
00:36I've passed this place so many times. It looks peaceful. Maybe I'll find a good book today.
00:44Welcome. Feel free to explore. The reading room is on the left.
00:50Sarah walked into the reading room. It was quiet.
00:55There were a few people sitting, reading silently.
01:00But what caught her eye was something unusual.
01:04There was a corner table with only one person, an old man.
01:10Next to him, there was an empty chair, neatly pulled out as if someone was expected.
01:16Every day, Sarah returned to the library, and every day, that same old man was sitting at the same table, with the same empty chair beside him.
01:31Why does he always keep that chair empty? Who is it for?
01:36On the fourth day, she finally gathered the courage to ask.
01:43Excuse me. Is someone sitting here?
01:47No, no one. You're welcome to sit.
01:51Thank you. I've seen you here before. Do you come every day?
01:56Yes, I've been coming for years. It used to be our spot, my wife and I.
02:04Oh, I'm sorry.
02:07She loved to read. We used to sit here for hours.
02:11She passed away two years ago, but I still feel like she's here with me.
02:16From that day on, Sarah sat with Mr. Thomas every time she visited.
02:26They talked about books, school, life, and memories.
02:32You remind me a bit of my granddaughter. She lives far away now.
02:37I never knew my grandparents well. You tell great stories.
02:42Little by little, the empty chair became less lonely.
02:48Mr. Thomas began to smile more, and Sarah found a new friend.
02:56One afternoon, Sarah arrived at the library, but this time, the table was empty.
03:04Both chairs.
03:06Where is Mr. Thomas? He's never missed a day.
03:09She waited, but he didn't come.
03:14The next day, he was still missing.
03:17Worried, Sarah asked the librarian,
03:21Do you know where Mr. Thomas is?
03:24I'm sorry, dear. He passed away a few days ago.
03:29He was taken to the hospital, and he didn't make it.
03:34Sarah stood in silence, her eyes filled with tears.
03:39A few days later, the librarian gave Sarah a small envelope.
03:46Mr. Thomas left this here, for you.
03:51Inside was a short note.
03:54Dear Sarah, thank you for filling the empty chair.
03:58You made an old man feel young again.
04:01I hope you keep reading, keep asking questions, and never stop being kind.
04:08This chair is now yours.
04:11Mr. Thomas
04:12From that day on, Sarah continued to visit the library.
04:18She sat in the same place, with Mr. Thomas' empty chair beside her.
04:24And when people asked why that chair was never used,
04:30she smiled and said,
04:32That's reserved for someone special.
04:35Kindness doesn't always need big actions.
04:39Be the reason someone believes in goodness again.
04:57Did this story touch your heart?
05:00Share your thoughts in the comments.
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05:12See you in the next video.
05:13See you in the next video.

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