The Birth of a Star

Crystal was suicidal at the age of seven. Because of this, she signed a no suicide contract. One day, years later, Crystal was walking down the street one day. Suddenly, she saw a music store. Crystal went into the music store. There, she saw a pink electric guitar, a keyboard, and a drum set. Crystal liked all 3, but she knew her parents could only afford lessons for one instrument. She was having a hard time deciding and was very sad. The owner of the music store saw how sad Crystal was and went over to talk to her. He told Crystal that she could have one free lesson on each instrument and then Crystal could decide which one she liked best. It was a difficult decision, but Crystal chose the pink electric guitar. Pink was her favorite color and the guitar rocked! After a few lessons, Crystal got very good and joined the music store band. Crystal was very happy!
Crystal had always loved music, but it wasn't until she was standing in front of the music store that she realized how much she truly needed it. The bright pink electric guitar, the sleek black keyboard, and the shining drum set all called out to her, promising a sense of peace and purpose that she had never experienced before.
But as a young girl, Crystal knew her family could not afford lessons for all three instruments. In fact, they could barely afford to put food on the table. Her parents had always been supportive of her dreams, but they needed to prioritize their finances.
With a heavy heart, Crystal reluctantly started to walk away from the store. She couldn't bear to choose just one instrument and leave the others behind. As she walked, the weight of her sadness seemed to increase with each step.
But then, a kind voice called out to her.
'Hey, what's wrong?' the owner of the music store asked, noticing the tears in Crystal's eyes.
'I can't choose just one instrument. I love them all but I know I can only afford lessons for one,' Crystal explained, trying to hold back her sobs.
The owner, whose name was Mr. Taylor, listened with empathy and understanding. He could see the passion for music in Crystal's eyes and he knew he had to do something to help.
'How about this,' Mr. Taylor said, a glimmer of excitement in his voice. 'I'll give you one free lesson on each instrument, and then you can decide which one you like best.'
Crystal's eyes widened at the offer. She couldn't believe her luck. She eagerly accepted and spent the next few weeks diving into each instrument, learning chords, scales, and rhythms. Each lesson brought her unbridled joy and she quickly became skilled in all three.
In the end, it was the pink electric guitar that captured her heart. Its vibrant color and powerful sound matched her fiery spirit, and she couldn't imagine playing any other instrument.
With Mr. Taylor's guidance, Crystal started to write her own songs and soon began performing at the music store's open mic nights. She even joined the music store band, her guitar riffs and solos stealing the show every time.
Music became Crystal's lifeline. It gave her a sense of purpose and belonging, something she had never felt before. Her days of feeling lost and alone were long gone. Now, she was surrounded by a community of fellow musicians and fans who appreciated and loved her for who she was.
And even though Crystal never forgot about the pain she had felt at a young age, she knew she had found something worth living for. She had found her passion and her happiness, and that was all that mattered. From that day on, Crystal's life was forever changed, all thanks to a kind stranger and a small music store on the corner of the street.
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