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In a small coastal town, there lived a fisherman named Yers. He was known for his kindness and trust in those around him. Every morning, he would set out to sea with his boat, casting his nets into the deep waters and returning with bountiful catches. He had a circle of friends who always gathered around him, laughing and sharing stories, but there was one thing Yers had never noticed: not all smiles are sincere. Among these friends was a man named Tobias, whose laughter always seemed a little louder than everyone else’s, whose compliments were always overly enthusiastic. Yers saw this as a sign of friendship, unaware that Tobias harbored jealousy deep in his heart. While Yers was successful and beloved in the town, Tobias envied him but hid his feelings behind a façade of laughter and public praise. One day, as Yers prepared for a particularly important fishing trip, he was approached by an older fisherman, Mateo, who had been watching him from a distance for years. Mateo had seen many men rise and fall, and he knew the dangers of trusting the wrong people. He quietly said to Yers, “The eyes of a fish never close, not when it’s asleep, not even when it’s dead. Some people are the same—they smile, they laugh, but their eyes remain dangerous. Laughter isn’t always joy, my boy. Be wary of those who only praise you in public.” Yers was confused by Mateo’s words, but he nodded politely. “What do you mean?” he asked, though part of him already knew the answer. Mateo responded, “Better to live with someone who tells you hard truths in private than to trust the one who cheers you in front of others but holds resentment inside. Beware of the quiet ones who watch too much, and beware of those whose words are too sweet. Not everyone is as they seem.” That night, as Yers prepared for his trip, he reflected on Mateo’s words. He began to notice the subtle differences in how his friends behaved. He recalled times when Tobias’s praise felt exaggerated, when his laughter seemed forced. Slowly, Yers started to see what Mateo meant. The next morning, as Yers was about to set sail, Tobias came to him with a grin and a cheerful tone, offering to help. But this time, Yers was wary. He watched Tobias carefully, noticing how his words were laced with insincerity. Yers declined his offer, choosing instead to sail with those he trusted fully, who had always been honest, even when it wasn’t easy to hear. As days passed, Tobias’s mask began to slip, and soon the rest of the town saw his true nature. He had been secretly undermining Yers’s success, spreading rumors and causing subtle harm behind his back. But thanks to Mateo’s wisdom, Yers had distanced himself before it was too late. Yers learned an important lesson that day: just as fish never close their eyes, not everyone who laughs with you is happy for you. Some people hide their true intentions behind smiles, while others, the quiet and sincere ones, may offer you the tough truths that keep you safe. In the end, Yers was grateful for the friends who told him the truth, even when it was hard, and he remained wary of those who only offered applause when others were watching. The King has spoken. Like, Share, Comment and subscribe.